Psalms 30:1

"Psalms."

Key Reflection

The term "Psalms" refers to a collection of religious songs and poems in the Old Testament, often used for worship and expressing praise, prayers, and emotions to God. In Psalms 30:1-2, David extols the Lord for raising him up from adversity, highlighting themes of divine deliverance and steadfast faith that resonate with spiritual readers as they navigate their own challenges through biblical examples of resilience and trust in God.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

I will extol thee -literally, “I will exalt thee;” that is, he would make God first and supreme in his thoughts and affections; he would do what he could to make Him known; he would elevate Him high in his praises. For thou hast lifted me up -To wit, from the state of danger in which I wasPsalms 30:2-3. The Hebrew word used here means properly to draw out, as from a well; and then, to deliver, to set free. As God had thus lifted him up, it was proper that he should show his gratitude by “lifting up” or extolling the name of God. And hast not made my foes to rejoice over me -Hast not suffered them to triumph over me; that is, thou hast delivered me from them.

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