Psalm 30:5 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 30:5-12

The changes and consolations of life. I. THE CHANGES OF LIFE . Health may give place to sickness, prosperity to adversity, joy to sorrow. To-day we may be lifted up and rejoicing in God's favour, to-morrow we may be cast down and in trouble because God is hiding his face from us. There are two things to be guarded against. First , presumption ( Psalms 30:6 ); next, despair. Come what will, we must cling to God ( Psalms 30:9 , Psalms 30:10 ). II. THE ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 30:5

For his anger endureth but a moment - Margin: There is but “a moment in his anger.” So the Hebrew. That is, his anger endures but a short time, or brief period. The reference here is to the troubles and sorrows through which the psalmist had passed, as compared with his subsequent happiness. Though at the time they might have seemed to be long, yet, as compared with the many mercies of life, with the joy which had succeeded them, and with the hopes now cherished, they seemed to be but for a... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 30:5

Psalms 30:5. His anger endureth for a moment, &c. Hebrew, רגע באפו חיים ברצונו , regang beappo, chaiim birzono, a moment in his anger; lives in his favour. The duration of his anger is but short; comparatively, but for a moment, but the effects of his favour substantial and durable. Commonly the afflictions which he sends on his people are of short continuance; and last but a small part of their lives: but he heaps his favours upon them for the greatest part of their present lives,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 30:1-12

Psalms 30:0 The danger of self-confidenceFeelings expressed in this psalm may have arisen from David’s personal experience, but they also reflect Israel’s experience during events leading up to the dedication of the temple (see heading to the psalm). Enemies may try to destroy, but no matter how bad the situation appears, it is never hopeless. There may be troubles, but God’s deliverance will follow as surely as day follows night (1-5).Recalling the experience, the psalmist outlines some... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 30:5

endureth, &c. Render "For a moment [is] His anger; for a lifetime [is] His favour". endure = lodge read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 30:5

Psalms 30:5. For his anger endureth but a moment— There is but a moment in his anger; life and happiness in his favour: weeping may come to lodge with us in the evening, but singing shall dwell with us in the morning. The accomplishment of God's promises must, as to the season of it, be left to the disposal of his all-wise providence; and there may be a considerable time, and many afflictions, between the giving of the promise and the performance of it. Good men, however, shall not finally be... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 30:5

5. Relatively, the longest experience of divine anger by the pious is momentary. These precious words have consoled millions. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 30:1-5

1. David’s deliverance from God’s chastening 30:1-5The psalmist began by acknowledging the Lord’s deliverance of him, and he called on the congregation of Israel to praise Him. Promises to praise the Lord frame this individual thanksgiving psalm (Psalms 30:1; Psalms 30:12). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 30:1-12

Psalms 30David had emerged from an experience of chastening by the Lord for some sin he had committed, and he praised Him that His anger is temporary but His favor is permanent."This psalm is a quite clear example of the thanksgiving song, which Westermann labels as a declarative narrative. [Note: Claus Westermann, The Psalms: Structure, Content, and Message, chs. 2 and 4.] That is, the psalm tells the story of going into the trouble and coming out of the trouble." [Note: Brueggemann, p. 126.]... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 30:4-5

David called God’s people to praise Him because His punishments are short-lived, but His blessings are perennial."Personal worship that doesn’t enrich our corporate worship may become selfish and lead to more pride." [Note: Wiersbe, The . . . Wisdom . . ., p. 150.] David used the night as a figure for a time of distress. He had experienced no understanding, comfort, joy, or fellowship because of God’s chastening. Release from these conditions is like the dawning of a new day with all its... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 30:5-12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 30:5

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 30:5

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 30:1-12

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 30:5

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 30:5

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 30:5

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 30:1-5

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 30:1-12

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 30:4-5

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