Psalm 30:4-5

Joy Comes with the Morning

4 Sing praises to the Lord, O you y his saints,
and z give thanks to his holy name. 1
5 a For his anger is but for a moment,
and b his favor is for a lifetime. 2
c Weeping may tarry for the night,
but d joy comes with the morning.

  1. Cross References
    Psalms 50:5
    "Gather to me my faithful ones, who made a covenant with me by sacrifice!"
  2. Cross References
    Psalms 97:12
    Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name!
    1 Chronicles 16:4
    Then he appointed some of the Levites as ministers before the ark of the Lord, to invoke, to thank, and to praise the Lord, the God of Israel.
  3. Cross References
    Psalms 103:9
    He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger forever.
    Job 33:26
    Then man prays to God, and he accepts him; he sees his face with a shout of joy, and he restores to man his righteousness.
    Isaiah 26:20
    Come, my people, enter your chambers, and shut your doors behind you; hide yourselves for a little while until the fury has passed by.
    Isaiah 54:7 - 8
    For a brief moment I deserted you, but with great compassion I will gather you.
  4. Cross References
    Psalms 63:3
    Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.
  5. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 4:17 - 18
    For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.
  6. Cross References
    Psalms 126:5
    Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!
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