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Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/30.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/30.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/30.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For his anger <i>endureth but</i> a moment; in his favour <i>is</i> life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy <i>cometh</i> in the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/30.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For His anger <i>is but for</i> a moment, His favor <i>is for</i> life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy <i>comes</i> in the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/30.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for a lifetime; Weeping may last for the night, But a shout of joy <i>comes</i> in the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/30.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for a lifetime; Weeping may last for the night, But a shout of joy comes in the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/30.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for a lifetime; Weeping may last for the night, But a shout of joy <i>comes</i> in the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/30.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for a lifetime; Weeping may last for the night, But a shout of joy <i>comes</i> in the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/30.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may endure for a night, But a shout of joy comes in the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/30.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor, a lifetime. Weeping may stay overnight, but there is joy in the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/30.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For His anger lasts only a moment, but His favor, a lifetime. Weeping may spend the night, but there is joy in the morning. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/30.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For his anger is but for a moment; His favor is for a life-time: Weeping may tarry for the night, But joy cometh in the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/30.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Your anger lasts a little while, but your kindness lasts for a lifetime. At night we may cry, but when morning comes we will celebrate. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/30.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For his anger is but for a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may tarry for the night, but joy cometh in the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/30.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />His anger lasts only a moment. His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may last for the night, but there is a song of joy in the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/30.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />His anger lasts only a moment, his goodness for a lifetime. Tears may flow in the night, but joy comes in the morning. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/30.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For his wrath is only momentary; yet his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may lodge for the night, but shouts of joy will come in the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/30.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/30.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For his anger lasts only a brief moment, and his good favor restores one's life. One may experience sorrow during the night, but joy arrives in the morning. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/30.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For his anger is but for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/30.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favor is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/30.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For his anger is but for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/30.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For—a moment [is] in His anger, "" Life [is] in His goodwill, "" At evening remains weeping, and at morning singing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/30.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For -- a moment is in His anger, Life is in His good-will, At even remaineth weeping, and at morn singing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/30.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For a moment in his anger; life in his acceptance: weeping shall lodge in the evening, and rejoicing for the morning.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/30.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For wrath is in his indignation; and life in his good will. In the evening weeping shall have place, and in the morning gladness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/30.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 29:6>For wrath is in his indignation, and life is in his will. Toward evening, weeping will linger, and toward morning, gladness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/30.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For his anger lasts but a moment; his favor a lifetime. At dusk weeping comes for the night; but at dawn there is rejoicing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/30.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For his anger is but for a moment; his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/30.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For there is rebuke in his anger and life in his good will; weeping may last for a night, but joy comes in the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/30.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because rebuke is in his anger, and life is in his pleasure; at evening, weeping will spend the night, and in the morning, joy!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/30.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For His anger is but for a moment, His favour is for a life-time; Weeping may tarry for the night, But joy cometh in the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/30.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For anger is in his wrath, but life in his favour: weeping shall tarry for the evening, but joy shall be in the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/30-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=3099" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/30.htm">You Turned My Mourning into Dancing</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>Sing to the LORD, O you His saints, and praise His holy name. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/639.htm" title="639: bə·’ap·pōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A nostril, nose, face, anger. From 'anaph; properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also ire.">His anger</a> <a href="/hebrew/7281.htm" title="7281: re·ḡa‘ (N-ms) -- A moment. From raga'. A wink, i.e. A very short space of time.">is fleeting,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7522.htm" title="7522: bir·ṣō·w·nōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Goodwill, favor, acceptance, will. Or ratson; from ratsah; delight.">but His favor</a> <a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: ḥay·yîm (N-mp) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">lasts a lifetime.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1065.htm" title="1065: be·ḵî (N-ms) -- A weeping. From bakah; a weeping; by analogy, a dripping.">Weeping</a> <a href="/hebrew/3885.htm" title="3885: yā·lîn (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- Or liyn; a primitive root; to stop; by implication, to stay permanently; hence to be obstinate.">may stay</a> <a href="/hebrew/6153.htm" title="6153: bā·‘e·reḇ (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Evening. From arab; dusk.">the night,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7440.htm" title="7440: rin·nāh (N-fs) -- A ringing cry. From ranan; properly, a creaking, i.e. Shout.">but joy comes</a> <a href="/hebrew/1242.htm" title="1242: wə·lab·bō·qer (Conj-w, Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Morn- ing. From baqar; properly, dawn; generally, morning.">in the morning.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>In prosperity I said, “I will never be shaken.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">Lamentations 3:22-23</a></span><br />Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. / They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-7.htm">Isaiah 54:7-8</a></span><br />“For a brief moment I forsook you, but with great compassion I will bring you back. / In a surge of anger I hid My face from you for a moment, but with everlasting kindness I will have compassion on you,” says the LORD your Redeemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">2 Corinthians 4:17</a></span><br />For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Romans 8:18</a></span><br />I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-20.htm">John 16:20</a></span><br />Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2-4</a></span><br />Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, / because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. / Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-6.htm">1 Peter 1:6-7</a></span><br />In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials / so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-11.htm">Hebrews 12:11</a></span><br />No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-20.htm">Isaiah 26:20</a></span><br />Go, my people, enter your rooms and shut your doors behind you. Hide yourselves a little while until the wrath has passed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-10.htm">Isaiah 60:10</a></span><br />Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings will serve you. Although I struck you in anger, yet in favor I will show you mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:9-10</a></span><br />For God has not appointed us to suffer wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. / He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3-4</a></span><br />Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-8.htm">Micah 7:8-9</a></span><br />Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light. / Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-1.htm">Isaiah 12:1</a></span><br />In that day you will say: “O LORD, I will praise You. Although You were angry with me, Your anger has turned away, and You have comforted me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">1 Peter 5:10</a></span><br />And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For his anger endures but a moment; in his favor is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.</p><p class="hdg">For</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/103-9.htm">Psalm 103:9,17</a></b></br> He will not always chide: neither will he keep <i>his anger</i> for ever… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/26-20.htm">Isaiah 26:20</a></b></br> Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/54-7.htm">Isaiah 54:7,8</a></b></br> For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee… </p><p class="hdg">his anger [heb.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/16-11.htm">Psalm 16:11</a></b></br> Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence <i>is</i> fulness of joy; at thy right hand <i>there are</i> pleasures for evermore.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/36-7.htm">Psalm 36:7-9</a></b></br> How excellent <i>is</i> thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/63-3.htm">Psalm 63:3</a></b></br> Because thy lovingkindness <i>is</i> better than life, my lips shall praise thee.</p><p class="hdg">weeping</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/6-6.htm">Psalm 6:6-9</a></b></br> I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/56-8.htm">Psalm 56:8-11</a></b></br> Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: <i>are they</i> not in thy book? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/126-5.htm">Psalm 126:5,6</a></b></br> They that sow in tears shall reap in joy… </p><p class="hdg">for a night [heb] in the evening </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/46-5.htm">Psalm 46:5</a></b></br> God <i>is</i> in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, <i>and that</i> right early.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/59-16.htm">Psalm 59:16</a></b></br> But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/143-8.htm">Psalm 143:8</a></b></br> Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/27-9.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/psalms/9-7.htm">Endure</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-41.htm">Endureth</a> <a href="/psalms/20-3.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/psalms/27-7.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-15.htm">Good-Will</a> <a href="/psalms/5-12.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/job/21-32.htm">Last</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-6.htm">Lifetime</a> <a href="/job/20-5.htm">Minute</a> <a href="/psalms/6-10.htm">Moment</a> <a href="/john/21-4.htm">Morn</a> <a href="/psalms/22-1.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/psalms/22-2.htm">Night</a> <a href="/psalms/18-12.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/psalms/19-8.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/psalms/20-5.htm">Shout</a> <a href="/psalms/26-7.htm">Singing</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-5.htm">Tarry</a> <a href="/psalms/12-5.htm">Weeping</a> <a href="/psalms/27-9.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/37-8.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/psalms/37-18.htm">Endure</a> <a href="/psalms/52-1.htm">Endureth</a> <a href="/psalms/30-7.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/psalms/30-7.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-35.htm">Good-Will</a> <a href="/psalms/30-7.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/psalms/30-11.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/45-6.htm">Last</a> <a href="/psalms/39-5.htm">Lifetime</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-19.htm">Minute</a> <a href="/psalms/73-19.htm">Moment</a> <a href="/psalms/46-5.htm">Morn</a> <a href="/psalms/46-5.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/psalms/32-4.htm">Night</a> <a href="/psalms/31-12.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/psalms/43-4.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/psalms/32-11.htm">Shout</a> <a href="/psalms/47-1.htm">Singing</a> <a href="/psalms/40-17.htm">Tarry</a> <a href="/psalms/31-10.htm">Weeping</a> <a href="/psalms/35-16.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 30</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/30-1.htm">David praises God for his deliverance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/30-4.htm">He exhorts others to praise him by example of God's dealings with him</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/30.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/30.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>For His anger is fleeting</b><br>This phrase highlights the temporary nature of God's anger. In the context of the Old Testament, God's anger is often depicted as a response to sin and disobedience (e.g., <a href="/exodus/32-10.htm">Exodus 32:10</a>, <a href="/numbers/11.htm">Numbers 11:1</a>). However, it is not a permanent state. The Hebrew word for "fleeting" suggests something that is momentary or passing. This reflects God's character as described in <a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6-7</a>, where He is "slow to anger" and "abounding in love." The temporary nature of His anger contrasts with the eternal nature of His love and mercy.<p><b>but His favor lasts a lifetime</b><br>God's favor, or grace, is enduring and steadfast. The concept of divine favor is central to the covenant relationship between God and His people, as seen in the promises made to Abraham (<a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2-3</a>) and reiterated throughout the history of Israel. This favor is not based on human merit but on God's sovereign choice and love. The idea of a "lifetime" suggests a permanence and reliability that believers can trust in, echoing the assurance found in <a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">Lamentations 3:22-23</a>, where God's mercies are "new every morning."<p><b>Weeping may stay the night</b><br>This phrase captures the transient nature of sorrow. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, nighttime was often associated with danger and uncertainty, a time when fears and anxieties could be most pronounced. The imagery of weeping "staying the night" suggests that while sorrow is real and present, it is not permanent. This aligns with the biblical theme of God being a refuge and comforter in times of trouble, as seen in Psalms 34:17-18 and 56:8.<p><b>but joy comes in the morning</b><br>Morning symbolizes new beginnings and hope. The transition from night to morning reflects the transformative power of God's intervention in the lives of His people. This is a recurring theme in Scripture, where God turns mourning into joy (<a href="/isaiah/61-3.htm">Isaiah 61:3</a>, <a href="/john/16-20.htm">John 16:20</a>). The ultimate fulfillment of this promise is found in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who conquered death and brought eternal joy to believers (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-20.htm">1 Corinthians 15:20-22</a>). The assurance of joy in the morning serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the hope of redemption.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/30.htm">Psalm 30</a>, King David, is expressing gratitude for God's deliverance and mercy. This psalm is traditionally associated with the dedication of the temple, though it reflects personal deliverance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in the psalm, God is portrayed as a deliverer and a source of joy and mercy. His anger is temporary, but His favor is enduring.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in verse 5, the psalm is linked to the dedication of the temple, a place of worship and God's dwelling among His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_anger_and_favor.htm">Understanding God's Anger and Favor</a></b><br>God's anger is described as momentary, while His favor is lasting. This teaches us about the nature of God's discipline and His enduring love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_transition_from_weeping_to_joy.htm">The Transition from Weeping to Joy</a></b><br>The verse highlights the temporary nature of sorrow and the promise of joy. Believers can find hope in knowing that their trials are not permanent.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_morning.htm">The Importance of Morning</a></b><br>Morning symbolizes new beginnings and hope. Just as the dawn follows the night, God's joy follows our weeping.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a></b><br>The verse encourages believers to trust in God's perfect timing, knowing that He will turn their mourning into dancing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_god's_favor.htm">Living in God's Favor</a></b><br>Understanding that God's favor is for a lifetime encourages believers to live in gratitude and obedience, knowing they are under His grace.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_30.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 30</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/meaning_of_'joy_comes_in_the_morning'.htm">What does "Joy Comes in the Morning" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_god's_anger_brief_in_psalm_30_5.htm">Psalm 30:5: Why does the verse say God’s anger is momentary if the Bible elsewhere depicts extended periods of divine punishment? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_spiritual_food.htm">What does 'Joy Comes in the Morning' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_lamentations_3_22-23_mean.htm">What does Lamentations 3:22-23 mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/30.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) <span class= "bld">For his anger.</span>--Literally,<p>"For a moment (is) in his anger,<p>Life in his favour;<p>In the evening comes to lodge weeping,<p>But at morning a shout of joy."<p>Some supply <span class= "ital">comes to lodge </span>with the last clause, but the image is complete and finer without. It is thoroughly Oriental. Sorrow is the wayfarer who comes to the tent for a night's lodging, but the metaphor of his taking his leave in the morning is not carried on, and we have instead the sudden waking with a cry of joy, sudden as the Eastern dawn, without twilight or preparation. Never was faith in the Divine love more beautifully expressed. (Comp. <a href="/context/isaiah/54-7.htm" title="For a small moment have I forsaken you; but with great mercies will I gather you.">Isaiah 54:7-8</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/30.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life;</span> literally, <span class="accented">for a moment</span> (<span class="accented">is passed</span>) <span class="accented">in his anger</span>, <span class="accented">a</span> <span class="accented">lifetime in his favour.</span> God s anger is short-lived in the case of those who, having sinned, repent, and confess their sin, and pray for mercy (see vers. 8-10). His favour, on the contrary, is enduring; it continues all their life. Weeping may endure for a night; rather, at <span class="accented">eventide weeping comes to lodge</span>, or <span class="accented">to pass the night</span>; but joy cometh in the morning; or, <span class="accented">but at morn joy arriveth</span> (comp. <a href="/job/33-26.htm">Job 33:26</a>; <a href="/isaiah/26-20.htm">Isaiah 26:20</a>; <a href="/isaiah/54-7.htm">Isaiah 54:7</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/30-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֤י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His anger</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּאַפּוֹ֮</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’ap·pōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_639.htm">Strong's 639: </a> </span><span class="str2">The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is fleeting,</span><br /><span class="heb">רֶ֨גַע ׀</span> <span class="translit">(re·ḡa‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7281.htm">Strong's 7281: </a> </span><span class="str2">A wink, a very short space of time</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but His favor</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּרְצ֫וֹנ֥וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bir·ṣō·w·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7522.htm">Strong's 7522: </a> </span><span class="str2">Goodwill, favor, acceptance, will</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lasts a lifetime.</span><br /><span class="heb">חַיִּ֪ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḥay·yîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Weeping</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּ֗כִי</span> <span class="translit">(be·ḵî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1065.htm">Strong's 1065: </a> </span><span class="str2">A weeping, a dripping</span><br /><br /><span class="word">may stay</span><br /><span class="heb">יָלִ֥ין</span> <span class="translit">(yā·lîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3885.htm">Strong's 3885: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the night,</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֭עֶרֶב</span> <span class="translit">(bā·‘e·reḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6153.htm">Strong's 6153: </a> </span><span class="str2">Evening</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but joy [comes]</span><br /><span class="heb">רִנָּֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(rin·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7440.htm">Strong's 7440: </a> </span><span class="str2">A creaking, shout</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the morning.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלַבֹּ֥קֶר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lab·bō·qer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1242.htm">Strong's 1242: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dawn, morning</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/30-5.htm">Psalm 30:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/30-5.htm">Psalm 30:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/30-5.htm">Psalm 30:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/30-5.htm">Psalm 30:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/30-5.htm">Psalm 30:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/30-5.htm">Psalm 30:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/30-5.htm">Psalm 30:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/30-5.htm">Psalm 30:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/30-5.htm">Psalm 30:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/30-5.htm">Psalm 30:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/30-5.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 30:5 For his anger is (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/30-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 30:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 30:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/30-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 30:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 30:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>