Psalms 30:10
Psalms 30:10 in Multiple Translations
Hear me, O LORD, and have mercy; O LORD, be my helper.”
Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me: LORD, be thou my helper.
Hear, O Jehovah, and have mercy upon me: Jehovah, be thou my helper.
Give ear to me, O Lord, and have mercy on me: Lord, be my helper.
Please listen to me, Lord, and be gracious to me! Lord, you are the one who helps me.
Heare, O Lord, and haue mercy vpon me: Lord, be thou mine helper.
Hear, O Jehovah, and favour me, O Jehovah, be a helper to me.'
Hear, LORD, and have mercy on me. LORD, be my helper.”
Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me: LORD, be thou my helper.
Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am afflicted: my eye is troubled with wrath, my soul, and my belly:
Yahweh, listen to me, and be merciful to me! Yahweh, help me!”
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 30:10
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Psalms 30:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מַה
בֶּ֥צַע
בְּ/דָמִ/י֮
בְּ/רִדְתִּ֪/י
אֶ֫ל
שָׁ֥חַת
הֲ/יוֹדְ/ךָ֥
עָפָ֑ר
הֲ/יַגִּ֥יד
אֲמִתֶּֽ/ךָ
מַה
mâh
H4100
what?
Part
בֶּ֥צַע
betsaʻ
H1215
unjust-gain
N-ms
בְּ/דָמִ/י֮
dâm
H1818
blood
Prep | N-ms | Suff
בְּ/רִדְתִּ֪/י
yârad
H3381
to go down
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
אֶ֫ל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
שָׁ֥חַת
shachath
H7845
pit
N-fs
הֲ/יוֹדְ/ךָ֥
yâdâh
H3034
to give thanks
Part | V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
עָפָ֑ר
ʻâphâr
H6083
dust
N-ms
הֲ/יַגִּ֥יד
nâgad
H5046
to tell
Part | V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
אֲמִתֶּֽ/ךָ
ʼemeth
H571
truth
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 30:10
מַה
mâh
H4100
"what?"
Part
This Hebrew word means what or how, often used to ask questions or express surprise, like in Genesis when God asks Adam what he has done. It can also mean why or when, and is used in various ways throughout the Old Testament. It appears in many KJV translations, including how or what.
Definition: interr pron 1) what, how, of what kind 1a) (interrogative) 1a1) what? 1a2) of what kind 1a3) what? (rhetorical) 1a4) whatsoever, whatever, what 1b) (adverb) 1b1) how, how now 1b2) why 1b3) how! (exclamation) 1c) (with prep) 1c1) wherein?, whereby?, wherewith?, by what means? 1c2) because of what? 1c3) the like of what? 1c3a) how much?, how many?, how often? 1c3b) for how long? 1c4) for what reason?, why?, to what purpose? 1c5) until when?, how long?, upon what?, wherefore? indef pron 2) anything, aught, what may
Usage: Occurs in 655 OT verses. KJV: how (long, oft, (-soever)), (no-) thing, what (end, good, purpose, thing), whereby(-fore, -in, -to, -with), (for) why. See also: Genesis 2:19; Numbers 21:5; 1 Samuel 19:5.
בֶּ֥צַע
betsaʻ
H1215
"unjust-gain"
N-ms
This word describes unjust gain or profit, often acquired through violence or dishonest means, as referred to in the Bible.
Definition: profit, unjust gain, gain (profit) acquired by violence
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: covetousness, (dishonest) gain, lucre, profit. See also: Genesis 37:26; Isaiah 56:11; Psalms 30:10.
בְּ/דָמִ/י֮
dâm
H1818
"blood"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
Blood refers to the liquid that flows through the body, essential for life. In the Bible, blood is often used to symbolize life, guilt, or sacrifice, as seen in the story of Jesus' crucifixion.
Definition: 1) blood 1a) of wine (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 295 OT verses. KJV: blood(-y, -guiltiness, (-thirsty), [phrase] innocent. See also: Genesis 4:10; Numbers 19:5; Psalms 5:7.
בְּ/רִדְתִּ֪/י
yârad
H3381
"to go down"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
To go down or descend, like going to a lower place or falling. It appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing people and things moving downwards.
Definition: 1) to go down, descend, decline, march down, sink down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come down 1a2) to sink 1a3) to be prostrated 1a4) to come down (of revelation) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to bring down 1b2) to send down 1b3) to take down 1b4) to lay prostrate 1b5) to let down 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be brought down 1c2) to be taken down
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, bring down, carry down, cast down, (cause to) come(-ing) down, fall (down), get down, go(-ing) down(-ward), hang down, [idiom] indeed, let down, light (down), put down (off), (cause to, let) run down, sink, subdue, take down. See also: Genesis 11:5; Judges 3:28; 2 Kings 1:15.
אֶ֫ל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
שָׁ֥חַת
shachath
H7845
"pit"
N-fs
This noun refers to a pit or grave, and it is often used figuratively to describe destruction or corruption, as seen in Proverbs and other books.
Definition: 1) pit, destruction, grave 1a) pit (for catching lions)
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: corruption, destruction, ditch, grave, pit. See also: Job 9:31; Psalms 35:7; Psalms 7:16.
הֲ/יוֹדְ/ךָ֥
yâdâh
H3034
"to give thanks"
Part | V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
To give thanks or praise, originally meaning to throw or cast, like shooting an arrow. In the Bible, it's used to describe worship or confession with extended hands. It appears in Psalms and other books, like 1 Chronicles.
Definition: 1) to throw, shoot, cast 1a) (Qal) to shoot (arrows) 1b) (Piel) to cast, cast down, throw down 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to give thanks, laud, praise 1c2) to confess, confess (the name of God) 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to confess (sin) 1d2) to give thanks Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדָא "to praise" H3029)
Usage: Occurs in 111 OT verses. KJV: cast (out), (make) confess(-ion), praise, shoot, (give) thank(-ful, -s, -sgiving). See also: Genesis 29:35; Psalms 57:10; Psalms 6:6.
עָפָ֑ר
ʻâphâr
H6083
"dust"
N-ms
Aphar means dust or dry earth, and is also used to describe clay, earth, or mortar. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) dry earth, dust, powder, ashes, earth, ground, mortar, rubbish 1a) dry or loose earth 1b) debris 1c) mortar 1d) ore
Usage: Occurs in 103 OT verses. KJV: ashes, dust, earth, ground, morter, powder, rubbish. See also: Genesis 2:7; Job 28:6; Psalms 7:6.
הֲ/יַגִּ֥יד
nâgad
H5046
"to tell"
Part | V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
To tell or declare something openly, as in Genesis 3:11 where God asks Adam to tell the truth. It means to stand boldly and announce something to someone present. In Exodus 32:27, Moses tells the Levites to declare their actions to the people.
Definition: 1) to be conspicuous, tell, make known 1a) (Hiphil) to tell, declare 1a1) to tell, announce, report 1a2) to declare, make known, expound 1a3) to inform of 1a4) to publish, declare, proclaim 1a5) to avow, acknowledge, confess 1a5a) messenger (participle) 1b) (Hophal) to be told, be announced, be reported
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: bewray, [idiom] certainly, certify, declare(-ing), denounce, expound, [idiom] fully, messenger, plainly, profess, rehearse, report, shew (forth), speak, [idiom] surely, tell, utter. See also: Genesis 3:11; 1 Samuel 14:33; 2 Kings 9:15.
אֲמִתֶּֽ/ךָ
ʼemeth
H571
"truth"
N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word means truth, faithfulness, or stability, and is often used to describe God's character and promises. In Psalm 100:5, it says God's truth endures forever, and in Proverbs 12:17, it emphasizes the importance of truthful speech.
Definition: : faithful 1) firmness, faithfulness, truth 1a) sureness, reliability 1b) stability, continuance 1c) faithfulness, reliableness 1d) truth 1d1) as spoken 1d2) of testimony and judgment 1d3) of divine instruction 1d4) truth as a body of ethical or religious knowledge 1d5) true doctrine adv 2) in truth, truly
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: assured(-ly), establishment, faithful, right, sure, true (-ly, -th), verity. See also: Genesis 24:27; Psalms 111:7; Psalms 15:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 30:10
Show Verse Quote Highlights
Context — You Turned My Mourning into Dancing
8To You, O LORD, I called, and I begged my Lord for mercy:
9“What gain is there in my bloodshed, in my descent to the Pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it proclaim Your faithfulness?
10Hear me, O LORD, and have mercy; O LORD, be my helper.”
11You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, 12that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 54:4 | Surely God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my soul. |
| 2 | Psalms 143:1 | O LORD, hear my prayer. In Your faithfulness, give ear to my plea; in Your righteousness, answer me. |
| 3 | Psalms 143:7–9 | Answer me quickly, O LORD; my spirit fails. Do not hide Your face from me, or I will be like those who descend to the Pit. Let me hear Your loving devotion in the morning, for I have put my trust in You. Teach me the way I should walk, for to You I lift up my soul. Deliver me from my enemies, O LORD; I flee to You for refuge. |
| 4 | Psalms 28:7 | The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song. |
| 5 | Psalms 51:1–2 | Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your loving devotion; according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions. Wash me clean of my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. |
| 6 | Psalms 27:7 | Hear, O LORD, my voice when I call; be merciful and answer me. |
Psalms 30:10 Summary
[This verse is a cry for help from the psalmist, who is asking God to hear him and have mercy. He is trusting that God will provide the help he needs, just like God promises in Psalms 34:17-18. The psalmist is not just asking for any kind of help, but for God's mercy, which is an undeserved kindness that comes from a loving God, as seen in Ephesians 2:4-5. By asking God to be his helper, the psalmist is acknowledging that he is powerless to save himself and needs God's intervention.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the psalmist ask the Lord to hear him and have mercy?
The psalmist asks the Lord to hear him and have mercy because he is in a desperate situation and needs God's intervention, as seen in Psalms 30:8-9, where he begs for mercy and questions the gain of his bloodshed.
What does it mean for the Lord to be our helper?
For the Lord to be our helper means that He provides the strength, guidance, and support we need in times of trouble, as seen in Hebrews 4:16, where we are encouraged to approach God's throne of grace to receive help in our time of need.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives?
We can apply this verse to our own lives by crying out to God in our times of need, just like the psalmist, and trusting that He will hear us and provide the help we need, as promised in Psalms 34:17-18, where it says that the Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
What is the relationship between mercy and help in this verse?
In this verse, mercy and help are closely related, as the psalmist is asking for God's mercy, which would be demonstrated through His help in the psalmist's time of need, as seen in Psalms 23:4, where God's rod and staff comfort us, showing His mercy and help in our darkest valleys.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need God to hear me and have mercy?
- How can I trust God to be my helper, even when I don't see a way out of my current situation?
- What are some ways that God has been my helper in the past, and how can I reflect on those experiences to build my faith?
- How can I balance my desire for God to hear me and have mercy with the understanding that His ways are higher than mine, as seen in Isaiah 55:9?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 30:10
Hear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me,.... By lifting up the light of his countenance again upon him; by manifesting and applying his pardoning grace to him, and by delivering him out of all his
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 30:10
Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me: LORD, be thou my helper. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 30:10
Psalms 30:10 Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me: LORD, be thou my helper.Ver. 10. Hear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me] When Faith had once said to God what it hath to say, it will wait for a good answer, relying on his mercy, and expecting relief from the Lord, as here David doth; looking, in the mean while, through the anger of his corrections, to the sweetness of his loving countenance; as by a rainbow we see the beautiful image of the sun’ s light in the midst of a dark and waterish cloud.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 30:10
8–10. By trouble he learnt whence his strength came, and betook himself to prayer. Psalms 30:9-10 are the words of his prayer.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 30:10
Hear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me, - etc. This, too, is the prayer which he uttered in the calamities adverted to in Psalms 30:7. It is a cry for mercy founded on the idea referred to in Psalms 30:9.
Sermons on Psalms 30:10
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Separated From Lot by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the necessity of separation from worldly influences, using the story of Abraham and Lot to illustrate how God can transform unworthy materials into vessels of |
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God Is Mine Helper by Joshua Daniel | Joshua Daniel preaches on the story of David seeking God's help in the midst of great difficulties, highlighting the importance of trusting in God as our ultimate helper even when |
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Letter 9 by James Bourne | James Bourne expresses gratitude for the lovingkindness of God, finding comfort and assurance in God's everlasting love during tumultuous times. He reflects on the peace and suppor |
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When You Pray by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of prayer and the kingdom of God. He begins by sharing a parable from Matthew 18, where Jesus illustrates the concept of forg |
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Great Is Thy Faithfulness by Chuck Smith | This sermon focuses on the journey from despair to hope, emphasizing the importance of shifting our focus from personal struggles to God's faithfulness, mercy, and love. It highlig |
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The Good Way by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the pastor emphasizes the importance of returning to our first love for God. He encourages the congregation to turn off distractions like television and prioritize |
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Prayer, Monolog or Dialog? by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Moses and his encounter with God at the burning bush. Moses had fled to the desert after killing an Egyptian and spent 40 years |