Psalms 30

Psalms 30:1

Title. A Psalm and song] Where the musicall instruments went before the voice.

at the dedication of the house of David] Either when e first dwelt in it, Deuteronomy 20:5. or, after Absolom had polluted it.

THou hast lifted me up] Drawn me out of afflictions, as out of a pit. His thankfulnesse condemn the unthankfulnesse of others, who praise not God for his benefits.

hast not made my foes to rejoyce over me] Thou hast not given me into their hands, for then they would have triumphed over me.

Psalms 30:3

from the grave] Meaning, that he escaped death most narrowly.

Psalms 30:4

O ye saints of his] The word signifieth them tha shew mercy liberally unto others.

at the remembrance] Or, to the memoriall.

at the remembrance of his holinesse] Before his tabernacle.

Psalms 30:5

For his anger endureth but a moment] Heb. there is but a moment in his anger. His corrections last but a while, but his favour lasts all our life long, Isai. 54. 7, 8.

for a night] Heb. in the evening.

joy] Heb. singing.

Psalms 30:6

And in my prosperitie, I said] I put too much confidence in my quiet estate.

Psalms 30:7

thou hast made my mountain to stand strong] I thought thou hadst established me in Zion most surely.

made my mountain to stand strong] Heb. setled strength for my mountain.

hide thy face] Psalms 104:29.

and I was troubled] After that thou hadst withdrawn thy help, I felt misery.

Psalms 30:9

What profit is there in my bloud] What honour will come to thee, O God, if I die a violent death?

shall the dust praise thee] Psalms 6:5. and Psalms 88:11. and Psalms 115:17. Isai. 38. 18, 19.

shall it declare thy truth] The truth of thy promises, if they fail me.

Psalms 30:12

my glory] That is, my tongue, or, my soul. See notes on Psalms 16:9.