Psalm 30 · KJV
Psalm 30
Joy Comes in the Morning
Psalm 30 is a song of thanksgiving for deliverance, with its most beloved promise: "weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning." Sorrow is real but not the end.
Psalm 30 (KJV)
1I 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.
5For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
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.
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.
What Psalm 30 means
David praises God for lifting him out of trouble: "thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me." He recalls crying out for help and being healed and restored.
Its most quoted line gives shape to hope in grief: "weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning." The psalm ends with sorrow reversed — "thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing." A favourite for healing, comfort, and coming through hard seasons.
Key verses
“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
Psalm 30:5 · KJV — "Joy cometh in the morning."
“Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;”
Psalm 30:11 · KJV — "Thou hast turned... my mourning into dancing."
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A prayer from Psalm 30
Lord, thank You that weeping lasts only for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Turn my mourning into dancing, and lift me out of my low places. Amen.
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Frequently asked
What does Psalm 30 mean?
Psalm 30 is a song of thanksgiving for deliverance, with its most beloved promise: "weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning." Sorrow is real but not the end.
What is Psalm 30 about?
David praises God for lifting him out of trouble: "thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me." He recalls crying out for help and being healed and restored.
What is the key verse in Psalm 30?
Psalm 30:5 — “For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
Is Psalm 30 in the King James Version?
Yes. The full text of Psalm 30 on this page is the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain.