Psalms 30:9 kjva — What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?

King James Version with Apocrypha

"What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?"

— Psalms 30:9, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 30 — Context

6

And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.

7

Lord, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.

8

I cried to thee, O Lord; and unto the Lord I made supplication.

9

What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?

10

Hear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me: Lord, be thou my helper.

11

Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;

12

To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.

Psalms 30:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 30:9 say?
Psalms 30:9 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?”
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 (KJVA): “What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?” 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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