Psalms
“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
Psalms 30:5
Psalms 30:5 (KJV) speaks to hope, grief, and sadness — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.”
Isaiah 61:3“They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.”
Psalms 126:5“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
Matthew 5:4“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
Psalms 147:3“He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.”
Psalms 126:6“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
Revelation 21:4
Common questions
What does Psalms 30:5 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 30:5 reads: "For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning." The verse speaks to hope, grief, and sadness. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 30 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 30:5 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning." is Psalms 30:5 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 30.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 30:5?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 30:5 include Isaiah 61:3, Psalms 126:5, and Matthew 5:4. Reading them alongside Psalms 30:5 deepens the theme of hope.
How can I pray with Psalms 30:5?
Read Psalms 30:5 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.