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Bible verse
Psalm 30:5
“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
What it means
Grief feels endless in the dark, but this verse dares to measure it: sorrow lodges for a night, gladness arrives with the dawn. God's displeasure is brief, His favor a lifetime long. This is the very shape of the gospel, where the cross gave way to an empty tomb and Friday's weeping broke into Sunday's joy. Whatever night you are keeping, it has a morning. The One who rose is bringing light you cannot yet see, and He is faithful to keep His word.
Psalm 30:5 at a glance
| Reference | Psalm 30:5 |
|---|---|
| Book | Psalm |
| Chapter to read it in | Psalm 30 |
| Topic | hope |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Questions people ask
Where do I find Psalm 30:5?
It is in Psalm, in Psalm 30. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
How can I pray Psalm 30:5?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Jesus, you see Psalm 30:5 and you know every person there by name. We bring you Psalm 30:5, hope. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of Psalm 30 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Psalm 30:5 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
