Psalms 30 (KJV)

12 verses · King James Version · Formal equivalence (word-for-word)

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Psalms Chapter 30 contains 12 verses and is presented here in the King James Version (KJV), which uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1A Psalm and Song at the dedication of the house of David. I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.

2O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.

3O LORD, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.

4Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. <sup>at: or, to the memorial</sup>

5For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. <sup>his anger: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger</sup> <sup>for a night: Heb. in the evening</sup> <sup>joy: Heb. singing</sup>

6And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.

7LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled. <sup>made: Heb. settled strength for my mountain</sup>

8I cried to thee, O LORD; and unto the LORD I made supplication.

9What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?

10Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me: LORD, be thou my helper.

11Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;

12To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever. <sup>my glory: that is, my tongue, or, my soul</sup>

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What is Psalms 30 in the KJV?

Psalms 30 in the King James Version (KJV) contains 12 verses. The KJV uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach, first published in 1611.

How does the KJV translate Psalms 30 differently?

The King James Version uses formal equivalence (word-for-word), preserving the classic English of 1611. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 30 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 30 (KJV)?

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

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