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I begged the Lord for mercy, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/30.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />To you, O LORD, I cry, and to the Lord I plead for mercy:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/30.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />To You, O LORD, I called, and I begged my Lord for mercy:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/30.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I cried to thee, O LORD; and unto the LORD I made supplication.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/30.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I cried out to You, O LORD; And to the LORD I made supplication:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/30.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />To You, LORD, I called, And to the Lord I pleaded for compassion:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/30.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />To You, O LORD, I called, And to the Lord I made supplication:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/30.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />To Thee, O LORD, I called, And to the Lord I made supplication:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/30.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />To You, O Yahweh, I called, And to the Lord I made supplication:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/30.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I called to You, O LORD, And to the Lord I made supplication (specific request).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/30.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />LORD, I called to you; I sought favor from my Lord:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/30.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br /> LORD, I called to You; I sought favor from my Lord:&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/30.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I cried to thee, O Jehovah; And unto Jehovah I made supplication:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/30.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I prayed to you, LORD, and in my prayer I said, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/30.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I cried to thee, O LORD; and unto the LORD I made supplication:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/30.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I will cry out to you, O LORD. I will plead to the Lord for mercy:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/30.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I called to you, LORD; I begged for your help: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/30.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I cried out to you, LORD, and I make supplication to the Lord:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/30.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />To You, O LORD, I called, and I begged my Lord for mercy:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/30.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />To you, O LORD, I cried out; I begged the Lord for mercy: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/30.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I cried to you, LORD. To the Lord I made petition:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/30.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I cried to thee, O LORD; and to the LORD I made supplication.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/30.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I cried to you, Yahweh. I made supplication to the Lord: <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/30.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />To You, O YHWH, I call, "" And to YHWH I make supplication.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/30.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Unto Thee, O Jehovah, I call, And unto Jehovah I make supplication.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/30.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To thee, O Jehovah, will I call, and to Jehovah will I make supplication.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/30.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />To thee, O Lord, will I cry: and I will make supplication to my God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/30.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 29:9>To you, Lord, I will cry out. And I will make supplication to my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/30.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />To you, LORD, I cried out; with the Lord I pleaded for mercy: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/30.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />To you, O LORD, I cried, and to the LORD I made supplication:<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/30.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I cried to thee, O LORD, and unto the LORD I made supplication.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/30.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And I called you, LORD JEHOVAH, and I begged of you, my Lord:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/30.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Unto Thee, O LORD, did I call, And unto the LORD I made supplication:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/30.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />To thee, O Lord, will I cry; and to my God will I make supplication.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/30-8.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=3124" 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">7</span>O LORD, You favored me; You made my mountain stand strong. When You hid Your face, I was dismayed. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·le·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- To, into, towards. ">To You,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">O LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: ’eq·rā (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">I called,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: wə·’el- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/2603.htm" title="2603: ’eṯ·ḥan·nān (V-Hitpael-Imperf-1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore.">I begged</a> <a href="/hebrew/136.htm" title="136: ’ă·ḏō·nāy (N-proper-ms) -- Lord. Am emphatic form of 'adown; the Lord.">my Lord for mercy:</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>“What gain is there in my bloodshed, in my descent to the Pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it proclaim Your faithfulness?…<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="/psalms/18-6.htm">Psalm 18:6</a></span><br />In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jonah/2-2.htm">Jonah 2:2</a></span><br />saying: “In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered me. From the belly of Sheol I called for help, and You heard my voice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-7.htm">2 Samuel 22:7</a></span><br />In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried out to my God. And from His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for help reached His ears.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-4.htm">Psalm 34:4</a></span><br />I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/116-4.htm">Psalm 116:4</a></span><br />Then I called on the name of the LORD: “O LORD, deliver my soul!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/77-1.htm">Psalm 77:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. I cried out to God; I cried aloud to God to hear me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/142-1.htm">Psalm 142:1</a></span><br />A Maskil of David, when he was in the cave. A prayer. I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift my voice to the LORD for mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-55.htm">Lamentations 3:55-56</a></span><br />I called on Your name, O LORD, out of the depths of the Pit. / You heard my plea: “Do not ignore my cry for relief.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/55-16.htm">Psalm 55:16-17</a></span><br />But I call to God, and the LORD saves me. / Morning, noon, and night, I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-5.htm">Psalm 118:5</a></span><br />In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/86-7.htm">Psalm 86:7</a></span><br />In the day of my distress I call on You, because You answer me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-13.htm">James 5:13</a></span><br />Is any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a></span><br />Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-7.htm">1 Peter 5:7</a></span><br />Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/5-7.htm">Hebrews 5:7</a></span><br />During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I cried to you, O LORD; and to the LORD I made supplication.</p><p class="hdg">unto</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/34-6.htm">Psalm 34:6</a></b></br> This poor man cried, and the LORD heard <i>him</i>, and saved him out of all his troubles.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/77-1.htm">Psalm 77:1,2</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of Asaph. I cried unto God with my voice, <i>even</i> unto God with my voice; and he gave ear unto me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/130-1.htm">Psalm 130:1,2</a></b></br> A Song of degrees. Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/30-2.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/psalms/28-6.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/28-6.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/psalms/28-6.htm">Supplication</a> <a href="/psalms/29-9.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/31-17.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/psalms/30-10.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/31-17.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/psalms/55-1.htm">Supplication</a> <a href="/psalms/31-22.htm">Voice</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>To You, O LORD, I called</b><br>This phrase reflects the psalmist's direct appeal to God, emphasizing a personal relationship with the LORD. The use of "LORD" in all caps signifies the Hebrew name Yahweh, the covenant name of God, highlighting His faithfulness and eternal nature. This calling upon the LORD is a common theme in the Psalms, where the psalmist often turns to God in times of distress (e.g., <a href="/psalms/18-6.htm">Psalm 18:6</a>, <a href="/psalms/86-7.htm">Psalm 86:7</a>). It underscores the belief in God's responsiveness to His people's cries, a theme rooted in the history of Israel, such as when the Israelites cried out to God during their bondage in Egypt (<a href="/exodus/2-23.htm">Exodus 2:23-25</a>).<p><b>and I begged my Lord for mercy:</b><br>The plea for mercy indicates a recognition of human frailty and the need for divine compassion. The term "my Lord" here is likely a reference to Adonai, a title that denotes God's sovereignty and authority. This appeal for mercy is not just a request for relief from physical or emotional distress but also an acknowledgment of the need for forgiveness and grace. The concept of mercy is central to the biblical narrative, as seen in God's dealings with Israel and His provision of atonement through the sacrificial system (Leviticus 16). In the New Testament, this mercy is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who embodies God's mercy and offers salvation to all who call upon Him (<a href="/titus/3-5.htm">Titus 3:5</a>, <a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Hebrews 4:16</a>). The psalmist's plea reflects a deep trust in God's character as merciful and compassionate, a theme echoed throughout Scripture (<a href="/psalms/103-8.htm">Psalm 103:8</a>, <a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">Lamentations 3:22-23</a>).<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>, traditionally believed to be King David, who often called upon the Lord in times of distress and thanksgiving.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature, to whom David directs his plea.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, <a href="/bsb/psalms/30.htm">Psalm 30</a> is often associated with the dedication of the temple, a place of worship and divine presence.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/mercy.htm">Mercy</a></b><br>A central theme in this verse, highlighting God's compassionate and forgiving nature.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/prayer.htm">Prayer</a></b><br>The act of calling upon the Lord, which is a significant event in the life of a believer, demonstrating dependence on God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_prayer.htm">The Importance of Prayer</a></b><br>David's example teaches us the necessity of turning to God in every circumstance, whether in distress or thanksgiving.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_mercy.htm">God's Mercy</a></b><br>Understanding that God's mercy is available to us encourages us to approach Him with confidence and humility.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a></b><br>Recognizing our need for God's intervention in our lives fosters a deeper relationship with Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_seeking_god.htm">Consistency in Seeking God</a></b><br>Like David, we should consistently seek God, not only in times of trouble but as a regular part of our spiritual discipline.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_character.htm">Faith in God's Character</a></b><br>Trusting in God's unchanging nature and His promises provides peace and assurance in our prayers.<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/what_distinguishes_mercy_from_grace.htm">What distinguishes mercy from grace?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_parties_align_with_biblical_justice.htm">How do Republican and Democrat views align with biblical social justice?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_many_prayers_go_unanswered.htm">Psalm 116:1-2 claims God hears prayers--why then do many prayers seem to go unanswered?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_god_loving_yet_jealous.htm">In Nahum 1:2, how can God be both loving and yet described as jealous and avenging?</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>(8) <span class= "bld">I cried to thee.</span>--The very words of "this utter agony of prayer" are given. But it is better to keep the futures in <a href="/psalms/30-8.htm" title="I cried to you, O LORD; and to the LORD I made supplication.">Psalm 30:8</a>, instead of translating them as <span class= "ital">preterites, </span>and make the quotation begin here. So Symmachus, "Then I said, <span class= "ital">I will cry to thee, O Lord," </span>&c<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/30.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <p><span class="Text_Heading">1 cried to thee, O Lord; and unto thee I made supplication</span> (comp. <a href="/2_samuel/24-17.htm">2 Samuel 24:17</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/21-17.htm">1 Chronicles 21:17</a>). The part of his prayer most honourable to David is not recorded by himself, but by the historians. He tells us of his secret wrestlings with God, his complaints and expostulations - his cries and pleadings as they remained in his memory; he passes over the desire to die for his people, which the historians put on record. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/30-8.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">To You,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵלֶ֣יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·le·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I called,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶקְרָ֑א</span> <span class="translit">(’eq·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I begged</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶתְחַנָּֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(’eṯ·ḥan·nān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2603.htm">Strong's 2603: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bend, stoop in kindness to an inferior, to favor, bestow, to implore</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my Lord {for mercy}:</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲ֝דֹנָ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏō·nāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> </span><span class="str2">The Lord</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/30-8.htm">Psalm 30:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/30-8.htm">Psalm 30:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/30-8.htm">Psalm 30:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/30-8.htm">Psalm 30:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/30-8.htm">Psalm 30:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/30-8.htm">Psalm 30:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/30-8.htm">Psalm 30:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/30-8.htm">Psalm 30:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/30-8.htm">Psalm 30:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/30-8.htm">Psalm 30:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/30-8.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 30:8 I cried to you Yahweh (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/30-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 30:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 30:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/30-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 30:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 30:9" /></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>