I will give you praise and honour, O Lord, because through you I have been lifted up; you have not given my haters cause to be glad over me.
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O Lord my God, I sent up my cry to you, and you have made me well.
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O Lord, you have made my soul come again from the underworld: you have given me life and kept me from going down among the dead.
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Make songs to the Lord, O you saints of his, and give praise to his holy name.
Psalms 30:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 30:1 say?
Psalms 30:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “ I will give you praise and honour, O Lord, because through you I have been lifted up; you have not given my haters cause to be glad over me.”
Where is Psalms 30:1 in the Bible?
Psalms 30:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 30, verse 1.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 30:1.
What translation should I read Psalms 30:1 in?
Psalms 30:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 30:1?
Psalms 30:1 reads (BBE): “ I will give you praise and honour, O Lord, because through you I have been lifted up; you have not given my haters cause to be glad over me.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.