Psalms 30:1
A Psalm. A song for the dedication of the temple. Of David.
What it says
David exalts the LORD for lifting him up and not letting enemies rejoice over him.
What it is doing
This verse opens the psalm with grateful recognition of divine rescue.
In context
1A Psalm. A song for the dedication of the temple. Of David. 2O LORD my God, I cried to You for help, 3O LORD, You pulled me up from Sheol; 4Sing to the LORD, O you His saints, 5For His anger is fleeting, 6In prosperity I said, 7O LORD, You favored me; 8To You, O LORD, I called, 9“What gain is there in my bloodshed, 10Hear me, O LORD, and have mercy; 11You turned my mourning into dancing; 12that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent.