Psalms 30:11
Psalms 30:11 in Multiple Translations
You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;
Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing; Thou hast loosed my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;
By you my sorrow is turned into dancing; you have taken away my clothing of grief, and given me robes of joy;
You have turned my weeping into dancing. You have taken off my clothes of sackcloth and dressed me in happiness,
Thou hast turned my mourning into ioy: thou hast loosed my sacke and girded mee with gladnesse.
Thou hast turned my mourning to dancing for me, Thou hast loosed my sackcloth, And girdest me [with] joy.
You have turned my mourning into dancing for me. You have removed my sackcloth, and clothed me with gladness,
Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;
For my life is wasted with grief: and my years in sighs. My strength is weakened through poverty and my bones are disturbed.
But now you have healed me, and you have caused me to change from being sad to dancing joyfully. You have taken away the clothes that showed that I was very sad and you have given me clothes that showed that I was very joyful.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 30:11
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Psalms 30:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שְׁמַע
יְהוָ֥ה
וְ/חָנֵּ֑/נִי
יְ֝הוָה
הֱֽיֵה
עֹזֵ֥ר
לִֽ/י
שְׁמַע
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וְ/חָנֵּ֑/נִי
chânan
H2603
be gracious
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
יְ֝הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
הֱֽיֵה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
עֹזֵ֥ר
ʻâzar
H5826
to help
V-Qal
לִֽ/י
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 30:11
שְׁמַע
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וְ/חָנֵּ֑/נִי
chânan
H2603
"be gracious"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means to show kindness or favor, often by bending or stooping to help someone in need, as seen in the actions of God towards his people.
Definition: 1) to be gracious, show favour, pity 1a) (Qal) to show favour, be gracious 1b) (Niphal) to be pitied 1c) (Piel) to make gracious, make favourable, be gracious 1d) (Poel) to direct favour to, have mercy on 1e) (Hophal) to be shown favour, be shown consideration 1f) (Hithpael) to seek favour, implore favour
Usage: Occurs in 73 OT verses. KJV: beseech, [idiom] fair, (be, find, shew) favour(-able), be (deal, give, grant (gracious(-ly), intreat, (be) merciful, have (shew) mercy (on, upon), have pity upon, pray, make supplication, [idiom] very. See also: Genesis 33:5; Psalms 37:21; Psalms 4:2.
יְ֝הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
הֱֽיֵה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
עֹזֵ֥ר
ʻâzar
H5826
"to help"
V-Qal
To help or aid is the meaning of this Hebrew word, used to describe God's protection or assistance. It is used in the Psalms to express trust in God's help and in the book of Exodus to describe God's aid to the Israelites.
Definition: 1) to help, succour, support 1a) (Qal) to help 1b) (Niphal) to be helped 1c) (Hiphil) to help
Usage: Occurs in 77 OT verses. KJV: help, succour. See also: Genesis 49:25; Job 26:2; Psalms 10:14.
לִֽ/י
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Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Psalms 30:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 30:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 30:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 30:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 30:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 30:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 30:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 30:11
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 30:11
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 30:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 30:11
- Sermons on Psalms 30:11
Context — You Turned My Mourning into Dancing
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 | Jeremiah 31:4 | Again I will build you, and you will be rebuilt, O Virgin Israel. Again you will take up your tambourines and go out in joyful dancing. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 31:13–14 | Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow. I will fill the souls of the priests abundantly, and will fill My people with My goodness,” declares the LORD. |
| 3 | Ecclesiastes 3:4 | a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 20:12 | Our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this vast army that comes against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.” |
| 5 | Isaiah 25:8 | He will swallow up death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from every face and remove the disgrace of His people from the whole earth. For the LORD has spoken. |
| 6 | Psalms 149:3 | Let them praise His name with dancing, and make music to Him with tambourine and harp. |
| 7 | Psalms 30:5 | For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning. |
| 8 | Psalms 150:4 | Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute. |
| 9 | Isaiah 61:3 | to console the mourners in Zion— to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. |
| 10 | Psalms 126:1–2 | When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers. Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” |
Psalms 30:11 Summary
[Psalms 30:11 tells us that God can take our sadness and turn it into joy, just like He did for the psalmist. This means that no matter what we're going through, God can bring us joy and happiness, as seen in Jeremiah 31:13. He can take away our sorrow and give us joy, and this is something we can trust Him for, just like it says in Romans 8:28. By trusting in God's goodness and mercy, we can experience the joy He promises, and our hearts can sing His praises, as expressed in Psalms 30:12.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to have mourning turned into dancing?
This phrase, found in Psalms 30:11, signifies a profound shift from sorrow to joy, often as a result of God's intervention in one's life, as seen in Jeremiah 31:13 where God promises to turn mourning into joy.
Why is sackcloth mentioned in this verse?
Sackcloth, mentioned in Psalms 30:11, is a symbol of mourning or repentance, as seen in Jonah 3:5-6, and its removal signifies a transition from a state of sorrow or repentance to one of joy and celebration.
How can I experience the joy described in this verse?
Experiencing the joy described in Psalms 30:11 involves recognizing God's deliverance and mercy in one's life, as expressed in Psalms 23:4, and trusting in His goodness, as proclaimed in Romans 8:28.
What role does faith play in turning mourning into dancing?
Faith plays a crucial role in turning mourning into dancing, as it involves trusting in God's power and promise to bring joy out of sorrow, as seen in Isaiah 61:3 and Hebrews 11:1-2.
Reflection Questions
- How have you seen God turn mourning into dancing in your own life or in the lives of others?
- What are some areas of your life where you are currently experiencing mourning, and how can you trust God to bring joy out of these situations?
- In what ways can you express joy and thankfulness to God, as described in Psalms 30:12?
- How does remembering God's past deliverances, as mentioned in Psalms 30:11, affect your trust in Him for current challenges?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 30:11
Those hast turned for me my mourning into dancing,.... This, with what follows, expresses the success he had in seeking the Lord by prayer and supplication; there was a sudden change of things, as it
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 30:11
Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness; Thou hast turned ... - (cf.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 30:11
Having related his prayer, he now declares the gracious answer which God gave him. Put off my sackcloth, i.e. given me occasion to put off that sackcloth, which they used to wear in times of mourning. See . With gladness; either with garments of gladness or rejoicing; or with joy, as with a garment surrounding me on every side; as he is for the like reason said to be girded with strength, .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 30:11
Psalms 30:11 Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;Ver. 11. Thou hast turned for me my mourning, &c.] Sustulisti luctum, et laetitiam attulisti.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 30:11
(11) Thou hast turned for me.—This verse gives the answer to the prayer. Mourning is literally beating the breast, and therefore dancing forms a proper parallelism; or else, according to one derivation of the word, machôl would suggest piping. (See margin, Psalms 149:3; Psalms 150:4; see Smith’s Bible Dictionary, under “Dance;” and Bible Educator, vol. ii., p. 70; and comp. Note to Son 6:13.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 30:11
Verse 11. Thou hast turned - my mourning into dancing] Rather into piping. I have not prayed in vain. Though I deserved to be cut off from the land of the living, yet thou hast spared me, and the remnant of my people. Thou hast taken away my sackcloth, the emblem of my distress and misery, and girded me with gladness, when thou didst say to the destroying angel, when he stood over Jerusalem ready to destroy it: "It is enough, stay now thy hand;" 2 Samuel 24:16.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 30:11
11, 12. Prayer answered: life prolonged, and its purpose.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 30:11
Thou hast turned for me - In my behalf. That is, God had heard his prayer; he had brought his troubles to an end; he had caused his sorrows to be succeeded by correspondent joy.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 30:11
11. Dancing—This is not to be taken literally. “Dancing, here, is poetical of joy, or shouts of joy—thanksgiving and songs.”—Hupfeld. See this usage in Jeremiah 31:4; Jeremiah 31:13; Lamentations 4:15.
Sermons on Psalms 30:11
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God Is Doing a New Thing - Slovakia Conference 2003 (Slovakian/english) by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher shares stories of miraculous interventions by God in people's lives. He talks about a man who was able to rescue someone stuck in an elevator, and a wo |
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Psalms - Part 1 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of filling one's heart with the Word of God rather than simply avoiding evil. He references the story of a demon being cast ou |
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The Lewis Revival 1949 - Part 5 by Colin Peckham | This sermon reflects on a time of intense spiritual revival where singing, joy, love, unity, and hunger for God's presence were prominent. The atmosphere was filled with the presen |
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Yosemite Bible Conference 1996-02 More Like Christ by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher, Robert Chapman, emphasizes the importance of having a servant's attitude. He acknowledges that serving others is not our natural inclination, but as b |
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You Are an Incredible Testimony of Mercy by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the importance of being a testimony of mercy, highlighting the power of God's covering, empowerment, and joy in our lives. It encourages believers to embrace |
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Unreached Peoples: The Tribes of Myanmar Burma the Lisu by Paul Hattaway | This sermon explores a journey up north from Mendeley, encountering unique villages like one where robots inhabit, and Lisu communities utilizing water currents for rice-pounding. |
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Your King Comes to You by Erlo Stegen | Erlo Stegen emphasizes the significance of Zechariah 9:9, proclaiming that Jesus, our King, comes to us in peace, riding on a donkey rather than a horse. This act symbolizes His mi |