Psalms 29 — parallel

29:1

For the end, a Psalm and Song at the dedication of the house of David.

A Psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.

29:2

I will exalt thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and not caused mine enemies to rejoice over me.

^30:1 A Psalm. A song for the dedication of the temple. Of David. I will exalt You, O LORD, for You have lifted me up and have not allowed my foes to rejoice over me.

29:3

O Lord my God, I cried to thee, and thou didst heal me.

^30:2 O LORD my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me.

29:4

O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from Hades, thou hast delivered me from [among] them that go down to the pit.

^30:3 O LORD, You pulled me up from Sheol; You spared me from descending into the Pit.

29:5

Sing to the Lord, ye his saints, and give thanks for the remembrance of his holiness.

^30:4 Sing to the LORD, O you His saints, and praise His holy .

29:6

For anger is in his wrath, but life in his favour: weeping shall tarry for the evening, but joy shall be in the morning.

^30:5 For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.

29:7

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

^30:6 In prosperity I said, “I will never be shaken.”

29:8

O Lord, in thy good pleasure thou didst add strength to my beauty: but thou didst turn away thy face, and I was troubled.

^30:7 O LORD, You favored me; You made my mountain stand strong. When You hid Your face, I was dismayed.

29:9

To thee, O Lord, will I cry; and to my God will I make supplication.

^30:8 To You, O LORD, I called, and I begged my Lord for mercy:

29:10

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

^30:9 “What gain is there , in my descent to ? Will the dust praise You? Will it proclaim Your faithfulness?

29:11

The Lord heard, and had compassion upon me; the Lord is become my helper.

^30:10 Hear me, O LORD, and have mercy; O LORD, be my helper.”

29:12

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

^30:11 You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,

29:13

that my glory may sing praise to thee, and I may not be pierced [with sorrow]. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to thee for ever.

^30:12 that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever.