Psalms 30:1-12

Title.—(RV) 'A Psalm; a Song at the Dedication of the House; _a Psalm_ of David.' There is no obvious connexion between the contents of this Ps. and its title. It is a thanksgiving for recovery from an illness which had threatened to be fatal, and in itself may very well have been written by David.... [ Continue Reading ]

Psalms 30:4

AT THE REMEMBRANCE OF HIS HOLINESS] RV 'to his holy name.' For 'remembrance' or 'memorial' in the sense of 'name' see Psalms 9:6.... [ Continue Reading ]

Psalms 30:5

IN HIS FAVOUR _is_ LIFE] better, 'his favour is for a lifetime,' in contrast to 'his anger.. a moment.' ENDURE FOR A NIGHT] RV 'tarry for the night' as a passing stranger.... [ Continue Reading ]

Psalms 30:7

HAST MADE] RV 'hadst made,' referring to the time of health and prosperity. MY MOUNTAIN] would be a figure for stability, but the reading is doubtful. Possibly it should be, 'hadst made me to stand upon strong mountains.' THOU DIDST HIDE THY FACE] a sudden change of experience, by which the Psalmist... [ Continue Reading ]

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