Psalms 30:8
Psalms 30:8 in Multiple Translations
To You, O LORD, I called, and I begged my Lord for mercy:
I cried to thee, O LORD; and unto the LORD I made supplication.
I cried to thee, O Jehovah; And unto Jehovah I made supplication:
My voice went up to you, O Lord; I made my prayer to the Lord.
I called out to you for help, Lord. I asked the Lord for grace, saying,
Then cried I vnto thee, O Lord, and praied to my Lord.
Unto Thee, O Jehovah, I call, And unto Jehovah I make supplication.
I cried to you, LORD. I made supplication to the Lord:
I cried to thee, O LORD; and to the LORD I made supplication.
I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy. For thou best regarded my humility, thou hast saved my soul out of distresses.
Then I called out to you, and I pleaded for you to help me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 30:8
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Psalms 30:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
יְֽהוָ֗ה
בִּ/רְצוֹנְ/ךָ֮
הֶעֱמַ֪דְתָּה
לְֽ/הַרְרִ֫/י
עֹ֥ז
הִסְתַּ֥רְתָּ
פָנֶ֗י/ךָ
הָיִ֥יתִי
נִבְהָֽל
יְֽהוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בִּ/רְצוֹנְ/ךָ֮
râtsôwn
H7522
acceptance
Prep | N-ms | Suff
הֶעֱמַ֪דְתָּה
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
V-Hiphil-Perf-2ms
לְֽ/הַרְרִ֫/י
hârâr
H2042
mountain
Prep | N-ms | Suff
עֹ֥ז
ʻôz
H5797
strength
N-ms
הִסְתַּ֥רְתָּ
çâthar
H5641
to hide
V-Hiphil-Perf-2ms
פָנֶ֗י/ךָ
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp | Suff
הָיִ֥יתִי
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
נִבְהָֽל
bâhal
H926
to dismay
V-Niphal
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 30:8
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.
בִּ/רְצוֹנְ/ךָ֮
râtsôwn
H7522
"acceptance"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to acceptance or delight, often used to describe God's pleasure or favor. It appears in Psalms and Isaiah, highlighting God's goodwill towards us. This word is about taking pleasure in something.
Definition: 1) pleasure, delight, favour, goodwill, acceptance, will 1a) goodwill, favour 1b) acceptance 1c) will, desire, pleasure, self-will
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: (be) acceptable(-ance, -ed), delight, desire, favour, (good) pleasure, (own, self, voluntary) will, as...(what) would. See also: Genesis 49:6; Psalms 145:16; Psalms 5:13.
הֶעֱמַ֪דְתָּה
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
V-Hiphil-Perf-2ms
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
לְֽ/הַרְרִ֫/י
hârâr
H2042
"mountain"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a mountain or hill, like the ones found in Israel's hill country. It is often used to describe the terrain in the Bible, including the mountains where Jesus preached.
Definition: mountain, hill, hill country, mount Another spelling of har (הַר ": mount" H2022)
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: hill, mount(-ain). See also: Numbers 23:7; Psalms 76:5; Psalms 30:8.
עֹ֥ז
ʻôz
H5797
"strength"
N-ms
Describes strength or might, including physical power, social status, or boldness, like the strength of God or a strong leader.
Definition: 1) might, strength 1a) material or physical 1b) personal or social or political
Usage: Occurs in 91 OT verses. KJV: boldness, loud, might, power, strength, strong. See also: Exodus 15:2; Psalms 84:6; Psalms 8:3.
הִסְתַּ֥רְתָּ
çâthar
H5641
"to hide"
V-Hiphil-Perf-2ms
This word means to hide or conceal something, like covering it up. It can also mean to keep something secret or hidden from others, as in Psalm 27:5.
Definition: 1) to hide, conceal 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to hide oneself 1a2) to be hidden, be concealed 1b) (Piel) to hide carefully 1c) (Pual) to be hidden carefully, be concealed 1d) (Hiphil) to conceal, hide 1e) (Hithpael) to hide oneself carefully Aramaic equivalent: se.tar (סְתַר "to hide" H5642A)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: be absent, keep close, conceal, hide (self), (keep) secret, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 4:14; Psalms 55:13; Psalms 10:11.
פָנֶ֗י/ךָ
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
הָיִ֥יתִי
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
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.
נִבְהָֽל
bâhal
H926
"to dismay"
V-Niphal
This verb means to be alarmed or agitated, often suddenly. It's used in the Bible to describe people's reactions to frightening events, like battles or natural disasters. It can also mean to hurry or act hastily.
Definition: 1) to disturb, alarm, terrify, hurry, be disturbed, be anxious, be afraid, be hurried, be nervous 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be disturbed, dismayed, terrified, anxious 1a2) to be in haste, be hasty 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make haste, act hastily, be hurried, be hastened 1b2) to dismay, terrify 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to hasten 1c2) hastened, hastily gained (part.) 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to hasten, hurry, make haste 1d2) to dismay, terrify
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: be (make) affrighted (afraid, amazed, dismayed, rash), (be, get, make) haste(-n, -y, -ily), (give) speedy(-ily), thrust out, trouble, vex. See also: Genesis 45:3; Psalms 6:4; Psalms 2:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 30:8
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 30:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 30:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 30:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 30:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 30:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 30:8
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 30:8
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 30:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 30:8
- Sermons on Psalms 30:8
Context — You Turned My Mourning into Dancing
6In prosperity I said, “I will never be shaken.”
7O LORD, You favored me; You made my mountain stand strong. When You hid Your face, I was dismayed.
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.”Cross References
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| 1 | Philippians 4:6–7 | Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. |
| 2 | Psalms 34:6 | This poor man called out, and the LORD heard him; He saved him from all his troubles. |
| 3 | Psalms 130:1–2 | Out of the depths I cry to You, O LORD! O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy. |
| 4 | 1 Corinthians 12:8–9 | To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, |
| 5 | Psalms 77:1–2 | I cried out to God; I cried aloud to God to hear me. In the day of trouble I sought the Lord; through the night my outstretched hands did not grow weary; my soul refused to be comforted. |
Psalms 30:8 Summary
This verse, Psalms 30:8, shows us that it's okay to be honest with God about our struggles and needs, and to ask for His mercy and help. When we call out to God, we're acknowledging that we can't do everything on our own, and that we need His guidance and support, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6. By trusting in God's loving-kindness and faithfulness, we can find comfort and peace, even in the midst of difficult circumstances, as promised in Psalms 34:17-18. As we pray, we can remember that God is our Lord and Savior, and that He desires a personal and intimate relationship with us, as expressed in John 17:3.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to call out to God and beg for mercy?
Calling out to God and begging for mercy, as seen in Psalms 30:8, means to humbly acknowledge our need for God's help and forgiveness, trusting in His loving-kindness and faithfulness, as expressed in Psalms 23:4 and Psalms 103:8.
Why is it important to acknowledge God as Lord in our prayers?
Acknowledging God as Lord, as in Psalms 30:8, recognizes His sovereignty and authority over our lives, and demonstrates our submission to His will, as taught in Romans 10:9 and Isaiah 45:5-6.
How does this verse relate to the concept of prayer in the Bible?
This verse illustrates the biblical concept of prayer as a personal and intimate conversation with God, where we can express our needs, fears, and hopes, and trust in His loving response, as seen in Philippians 4:6 and 1 Thessalonians 5:17.
What can we learn from the psalmist's example of crying out to God in distress?
The psalmist's example in Psalms 30:8 teaches us to be honest and vulnerable with God in our times of need, and to trust in His mercy and faithfulness, even when we don't understand our circumstances, as encouraged in Psalms 34:17-18 and Hebrews 4:16.
Reflection Questions
- What are the times in my life when I have called out to God for mercy, and how did He respond?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of humility and dependence on God in my daily life, as expressed in this verse?
- What are the ways in which I can acknowledge God's sovereignty and lordship in my prayers and daily decisions?
- How can I trust in God's mercy and faithfulness, even when I don't see immediate answers to my prayers or relief from my struggles?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 30:8
I cried to thee, O Lord,.... In his trouble, when the Lord had hid his face from him, and he was sensible that he had departed from him: he was not stupid and unaffected with it; nor did he turn his
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 30:8
I cried to thee, O LORD; and unto the LORD I made supplication. Here begins the humble prayer which the sore chastisement led David to offer. I cried ... - having none else to flee to, and desiring none else.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 30:8
Psalms 30:8 I cried to thee, O LORD; and unto the LORD I made supplication.Ver. 8. I cried to thee, O Lord, &c.] For what reason? I felt myself, all that while that I was deserted, in a kind of hell above ground. Haec tentatio initium aliquod et gustus fuit illerum inenarrabilium dolorum quos impii sentiunt in omni aeternitate. David felt himself now in the suburbs of hell, as it were; and doth therefore set up as loud a cry after God as once Micah did after his idols, Judges 18:24, and far greater cause he had. And unto the Lord I made supplication] He knew that the same hand alone must cure him that had wounded him; neither was God’ s favour recoverable, but by humble confession and hearty prayer. Some think to glide away their groans with games, and their cares with cards; to bury their terrors and themselves in wine and sleep. They run to their music, with Saul; to building of cities, with Cain, when cast out of God’ s presence, &c., sed haeret lateri lethalis arundo; but as the wounded deer that hath the deadly arrow sticking in his side, well he may frisk up and down for a time, but still he bleedeth, and will ere long fall down dead; so it is with such as seek not comfort in God alone, as make not supplication to him for him; as return not to God, who hath smitten them, nor seek the Lord of hosts, Isaiah 9:13.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 30:8
(8) I cried to thee.—The very words of “this utter agony of prayer” are given. But it is better to keep the futures in Psalms 30:8, instead of translating them as preterites, and make the quotation begin here. So Symmachus, “Then I said, I will cry to thee, O Lord,” &c
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 30:8
Verse 8. I cried to thee, O Lord] I found no help but in him against whom I had sinned. See his confession and prayer, 2 Samuel 24:17. Made supplication.] Continued to urge my suit; was instant in prayer.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 30:8
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 30:8
I cried to thee, O Lord - That is, when those reverses came, and when that on which I had so confidently relied was taken away, I called upon the Lord; I uttered an earnest cry for aid.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 30:8
8. I cried to thee—See his prayer, 1 Chronicles 21:17
Sermons on Psalms 30:8
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Effectual Fervent Prayer by Corrie Ten Boom | In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing their reliance on God's strength and their desire to be a channel for His living water. They then pray for various individuals, inc |
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Power in Prayer by Corrie Ten Boom | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about his experience with the Smedistrat, a street filled with liquor stores and drunken people. He talks about how he decided t |
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Anxiety by Charles Stanley | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of turning to God in times of worry and anxiety. He encourages listeners to read and meditate on Scripture, seeking God's guid |
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In Everything by Prayer by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of prayer in everything we do in God's Church. He shares a personal anecdote about listening to an interview where the interv |
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Guide Posts and Warning Signs by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal life verses that have guided him throughout the years. He emphasizes the importance of staying focused on God and seeking a personal |
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Interview of Leonard Ravenhill by David Mainse by Leonard Ravenhill | Leonard Ravenhill, in an interview with David Mainse, emphasizes the critical need for prayer in ministry, arguing that a lack of prayer life among preachers leads to a spiritually |
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Casting All Your Care Upon Him by Hans R. Waldvogel | Hans R. Waldvogel emphasizes the importance of casting all our cares upon Jesus, who cares deeply for us, even to the extent of knowing the number of hairs on our heads. He illustr |