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Psalm 30:1 KJV
Psalms · chapter 30 · verse 1
A Psalm and Song at the dedication of the house of David.I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.Psalm 30:1 · King James Version
Psalm 30:1 in context
1I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.
2O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.
3O LORD, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.
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Key words (Strong's)
- extolrûwmto be high actively, to rise or raiseH7311 →
- LORDYᵉhôvâhJehovah, Jewish national name of GodH3068 →
- foesʼôyêbhatingH341 →
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It was the laudable practice of the pious Jews, and, though not expressly appointed, yet allowed and accepted, when they had built a new house, to dedicate it to God, Deu 20:5. David did so when his house was built, and he took possession of it (Sa2 5:11);
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-5