Psalms 30:4
Psalms 30:4 in Multiple Translations
Sing to the LORD, O you His saints, and praise His holy name.
Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
Sing praise unto Jehovah, O ye saints of his, And give thanks to his holy memorial name.
Make songs to the Lord, O you saints of his, and give praise to his holy name.
You who trust the Lord, sing praises to him, and be thankful for his holy character!
Sing praises vnto the Lord, ye his Saintes, and giue thankes before the remembrance of his Holinesse.
Sing praise to Jehovah, ye His saints, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holiness,
Sing praise to the LORD, you saints of his. Give thanks to his holy name.
Sing to the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
For thou art my strength and my refuge; and for thy name’s sake thou wilt lead me, and nourish me.
All you who belong to Yahweh, sing praise to him! Think about what God, the holy one, has done, and thank him!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 30:4
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Psalms 30:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְֽהוָ֗ה
הֶֽעֱלִ֣יתָ
מִן
שְׁא֣וֹל
נַפְשִׁ֑/י
חִ֝יִּיתַ֗/נִי
מ/יורדי
מִ/יָּֽרְדִ/י
בֽוֹר
יְֽהוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
הֶֽעֱלִ֣יתָ
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
V-Hiphil-Perf-2ms
מִן
min
H4480
from
Prep
שְׁא֣וֹל
shᵉʼôwl
H7585
hell
N-proper
נַפְשִׁ֑/י
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
חִ֝יִּיתַ֗/נִי
châyâh
H2421
to live
V-Piel-Perf-2ms | Suff
מ/יורדי
yârad
H3381
to go down
Prep | V-Qal
מִ/יָּֽרְדִ/י
yârad
H3381
to go down
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
בֽוֹר
bôwr
H953
pit
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 30:4
יְֽהוָ֗ה
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.
הֶֽעֱלִ֣יתָ
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
V-Hiphil-Perf-2ms
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
מִן
min
H4480
"from"
Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
שְׁא֣וֹל
shᵉʼôwl
H7585
"hell"
N-proper
Sheol refers to the underworld or grave, a place of no return where the dead reside, as seen in the Old Testament. It is often translated as hell or pit in the KJV. This concept is mentioned in various books, including Psalms and Isaiah.
Definition: Sheol, underworld, grave, hell, pit 1a) the underworld 1b) Sheol-the OT designation for the abode of the dead 1b1) place of no return 1b2) without praise of God 1b3) wicked sent there for punishment 1b4) righteous not abandoned to it 1b5) of the place of exile (fig) 1b6) of extreme degradation in sin
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: grave, hell, pit. See also: Genesis 37:35; Psalms 139:8; Psalms 6:6.
נַפְשִׁ֑/י
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
חִ֝יִּיתַ֗/נִי
châyâh
H2421
"to live"
V-Piel-Perf-2ms | Suff
To live or have life is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to revive or be quickened. It is used in the Bible to describe God's power to sustain life and restore people to health, as seen in the stories of the prophets and Jesus' miracles.
Definition: 1) to live, have life, remain alive, sustain life, live prosperously, live for ever, be quickened, be alive, be restored to life or health 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to live 1a1a) to have life 1a1b) to continue in life, remain alive 1a1c) to sustain life, to live on or upon 1a1d) to live (prosperously) 1a2) to revive, be quickened 1a2a) from sickness 1a2b) from discouragement 1a2c) from faintness 1a2d) from death 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to preserve alive, let live 1b2) to give life 1b3) to quicken, revive, refresh 1b3a) to restore to life 1b3b) to cause to grow 1b3c) to restore 1b3d) to revive 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to preserve alive, let live 1c2) to quicken, revive 1c2a) to restore (to health) 1c2b) to revive 1c2c) to restore to life
Usage: Occurs in 239 OT verses. KJV: keep (leave, make) alive, [idiom] certainly, give (promise) life, (let, suffer to) live, nourish up, preserve (alive), quicken, recover, repair, restore (to life), revive, ([idiom] God) save (alive, life, lives), [idiom] surely, be whole. See also: Genesis 5:3; 2 Samuel 16:16; Psalms 22:27.
מ/יורדי
yârad
H3381
"to go down"
Prep | V-Qal
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.
מִ/יָּֽרְדִ/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.
בֽוֹר
bôwr
H953
"pit"
N-ms
This word refers to a cistern or pit, often used to hold water or as a prison. In the Bible, it is used to describe a place of confinement, like a dungeon or well. It is a physical hole in the ground.
Definition: pit, well, cistern, dungeon, pit of the grave
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: cistern, dungeon, fountain, pit, well. See also: Genesis 37:20; Proverbs 5:15; Psalms 7:16.
Study Notes — Psalms 30:4
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 30:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 30:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 30:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 30:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 30:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 30:4
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 30:4
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 30:4
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 30:4
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 30:4
- Sermons on Psalms 30:4
Context — You Turned My Mourning into Dancing
2O LORD my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me.
3O LORD, You pulled me up from Sheol; You spared me from descending into the Pit.
4Sing to the LORD, O you His saints, and praise His holy name.
5For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning. 6In prosperity I said, “I will never be shaken.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 97:12 | Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name. |
| 2 | Revelation 4:8 | And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!” |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 16:4 | David appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel. |
| 4 | Psalms 132:9 | May Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and Your saints shout for joy. |
| 5 | Psalms 148:14–1 | — |
| 6 | Psalms 32:11–3 | — |
| 7 | Psalms 50:5 | “Gather to Me My saints, who made a covenant with Me by sacrifice.” |
| 8 | Revelation 19:5–6 | Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you who serve Him, and those who fear Him, small and great alike!” And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. |
| 9 | Isaiah 6:3 | And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” |
| 10 | Psalms 135:19–21 | O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD; O house of Levi, bless the LORD; you who fear the LORD, bless the LORD! Blessed be the LORD from Zion— He who dwells in Jerusalem. Hallelujah! |
Psalms 30:4 Summary
[Psalms 30:4 is a call to worship and praise the Lord, not just because of what He does for us, but because of who He is - a holy and loving God, as seen in Psalms 103:1-5. We are encouraged to sing to the Lord and praise His holy name, just as the psalmist did, because it brings joy and honor to Him. By doing so, we can experience the joy and peace that comes from worshiping the Lord, as promised in Philippians 4:4-7. As we praise the Lord, we can remember that His love and favor are always available to us, even in difficult times, and that He is worthy of our worship and adoration.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are we commanded to sing to the Lord in Psalms 30:4?
We are commanded to sing to the Lord because it is a way to express our joy, gratitude, and worship to Him, as seen in Psalms 100:1-5 and Ephesians 5:19.
Who are the saints being referred to in this verse?
The saints referred to in Psalms 30:4 are believers in the Lord, set apart for His purposes, as described in 1 Corinthians 1:2 and 2 Corinthians 1:1.
What does it mean to praise His holy name?
To praise His holy name means to honor and glorify the Lord's character, as seen in His righteousness, love, and mercy, as described in Leviticus 11:44-45 and Revelation 4:8.
How can we apply this verse in our daily lives?
We can apply Psalms 30:4 by making worship and praise a regular part of our lives, whether through singing, prayer, or simply thanking the Lord for His blessings, as encouraged in Colossians 3:16 and Psalms 34:1.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can express my praise to the Lord today, whether through song, prayer, or other forms of worship?
- How has the Lord demonstrated His holy character in my life, and how can I honor Him for it?
- In what ways can I prioritize worship and praise in my daily life, even in the midst of challenges or difficulties?
- How can I use my voice and actions to proclaim the Lord's holy name to those around me, as a witness to His love and goodness?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 30:4
Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of his,.... Such to whom he has been gracious and merciful, and has blessed with pardoning grace, and justifying righteousness, adoption, and a right to eternal life;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 30:4
Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 30:4
Or, at the mention, &c.; when you call to mind, or when others celebrate, as I do, this day, the holiness of God’ s nature; which he demonstrates by his works, by his faithfulness, care, and kindness towards his holy ones.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 30:4
Psalms 30:4 Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.Ver. 4. Sing unto the Lord] Here he calleth in help to praise God, as holding himself too weak to do it alone. Publication of God’ s praises should be seconded by provocation of others to do the like. David thought one mouth too little to do it. O ye saints of his] Or, O ye, his merciful ones, that, having partaken of his mercy, are ready to impart the same to others; and not to pull up that bridge before them that yourselves have once gone over (Chasid. Plus, Benignus). At the remembrance (or memorial) of his holiness] That is, at his tabernacle, say some; that his holiness, his grace, and goodness may be always had in remembrance, say others; and that which he doth for us be carefully kept upon record.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 30:4
(4) Sing unto . . .—Better, Play to Jehovah, ye saints of his. (See Note, Psalms 16:10.) And give thanks.—Better, and sing praises to his holy name. (See margin.) Possibly Exodus 3:15 was in the poet’s mind. (Comp. Psalms 97:12.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 30:4
Verse 4. Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of his] Ye priests, who wait upon him in his sanctuary, and whose business it is to offer prayers and sacrifices for the people, magnify him for the mercy he has now showed in staying this most destructive plague. Give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.] "Be ye holy," saith the Lord, "for I am holy." He who can give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness, is one who loves holiness; who hates sin; who longs to be saved from it; and takes encouragement at the recollection of God's holiness, as he sees in this the holy nature which he is to share, and the perfection which he is here to attain. But most who call themselves Christians hate the doctrine of holiness; never hear it inculcated without pain; and the principal part of their studies, and those of their pastors, is to find out with how little holiness they can rationally expect to enter into the kingdom of God. O fatal and soul-destroying delusion! How long will a holy God suffer such abominable doctrines to pollute his Church, and destroy the souls of men?
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 30:4
4, 5. An invitation to the godly to join in thanksgiving, in view of those attributes of Jehovah of which the Psalmist has just had experience. Cp. Psalms 9:11; Psalms 22:23.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 30:4
Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of his - This call upon others to give thanks to God is in view of the mercy which he had experienced.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 30:4
4. Ye saints—Ye pious ones, ye who worship God, and have obtained his grace. In Psalms 29:1, the psalmist calls upon the angelic host to give glory to God; here he calls upon the devout worshippers on earth to sing.
Sermons on Psalms 30:4
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The Expectations of the Righteous by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's presence in our lives. He encourages believers to not despise small beginnings, as it is evidence that G |
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The Sparkling Diamond in the Ring of Glory by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the profound impact of God's holiness, illustrating how the seraphim's thrice-repeated declaration, 'Holy, holy, holy,' reflects both the supreme excellenc |
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From Holy Easter Until Pentecost Without Interruption by St. Benedict of Nursia | St. Benedict of Nursia instructs that from holy Easter until Pentecost without interruption, 'Alleluia' should be said in the Psalms and responsories. From Pentecost to the beginni |
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Deep Joy by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the importance of finding deep joy in true Christianity by continually looking away from sin, obstacles, and hardships, and focusing on God's lo |
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Worship Then and Now by John Follette | John Follette emphasizes the importance of worshipping in the Spirit without being prompted, highlighting that true worship is born of the Spirit and is a self-giving to God from w |
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Praise and Thanksgiving to God by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston emphasizes the importance of incorporating praise into prayers, highlighting the distinction between thanksgiving and praise. She encourages believers to not o |
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Anahiem Talk on Revival by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of having a three-fold vision. He shares a story about a Welshman named Stephen Jeffries who was able to elicit a response fro |