Psalms 30 (ESV)

12 verses · English Standard Version · Essentially literal

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Psalms Chapter 30 contains 12 verses and is presented here in the English Standard Version (ESV), which uses a essentially literal approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1I will extol you, O LORD, for you have drawn me up and have not let my foes rejoice over me.

2O LORD my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me.

3O LORD, you have brought up my soul from Sheol; you restored me to life from among those who go down to the pit.

4Sing praises to the LORD, O you his saints, and give thanks to his holy name.

5For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.

6As for me, I said in my prosperity, “I shall never be moved.”

7By your favor, O LORD, you made my mountain stand strong; you hid your face; I was dismayed.

8To you, O LORD, I cry, and to the Lord I plead for mercy:

9“What profit is there in my death, if I go down to the pit? Will the dust praise you? Will it tell of your faithfulness?

10Hear, O LORD, and be merciful to me! O LORD, be my helper!”

11You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness,

12that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks to you forever!

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What is Psalms 30 in the ESV?

Psalms 30 in the English Standard Version (ESV) contains 12 verses. The ESV uses a essentially literal approach, first published in 2001 (rev. 2016).

How does the ESV translate Psalms 30 differently?

The English Standard Version uses essentially literal, balancing accuracy with modern readability. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 30 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 30 (ESV)?

Psalms Chapter 30 contains 12 verses in the English Standard Version. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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