Psalms 30:9 bbe — What profit is there in my blood if I go down into the underworld? will the dust give you praise, or be a witness to yo…

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"What profit is there in my blood if I go down into the underworld? will the dust give you praise, or be a witness to your help?"

— Psalms 30:9, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 30 — Context

When things went well for me I said, I will never be moved.

Lord, by your grace you have kept my mountain strong: when your face was turned from me I was troubled.

My voice went up to you, O Lord; I made my prayer to the Lord.

What profit is there in my blood if I go down into the underworld? will the dust give you praise, or be a witness to your help?

Give ear to me, O Lord, and have mercy on me: Lord, be my helper.

By you my sorrow is turned into dancing; you have taken away my clothing of grief, and given me robes of joy;

So that my glory may make songs of praise to you and not be quiet. O Lord my God, I will give you praise for ever.

Psalms 30:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 30:9 say?

Psalms 30:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “What profit is there in my blood if I go down into the underworld? will the dust give you praise, or be a witness to your help?”

Where is Psalms 30:9 in the Bible?

Psalms 30:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 30, verse 9.

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 30:9.

What translation should I read Psalms 30:9 in?

Psalms 30:9 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 30:9?

Psalms 30:9 reads (BBE): “What profit is there in my blood if I go down into the underworld? will the dust give you praise, or be a witness to your help?” 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.

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