King James Version

What Does Psalms 30:6 Mean?

Psalms 30:6 in the King James Version says “And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved. — study this verse from Psalms chapter 30 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

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

Psalms 30:6 · KJV


Context

4

Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. at: or, to the memorial

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. his anger: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger for a night: Heb. in the evening joy: Heb. singing

6

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

7

LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled. made: Heb. settled strength for my mountain

8

I cried to thee, O LORD; and unto the LORD I made supplication.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
The confession 'And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved' acknowledges past presumption. Prosperity bred false security—forgetting dependence on God. This warns against assuming favorable circumstances will continue without divine preservation. Reformed theology emphasizes total dependence—even in prosperity, believers rely on God's sustaining grace. Comfort can lead to spiritual complacency, requiring divine discipline to restore proper dependence.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Israel's history showed repeated cycles: prosperity led to forgetting God, which led to judgment, which led to repentance, which led to deliverance, which led to prosperity again. David personally experienced this pattern.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does prosperity tempt you toward self-reliance rather than God-dependence?
  2. What does this verse teach about the spiritual dangers of comfort?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 6 words
וַ֭אֲנִי1 of 6
H589

i

אָמַ֣רְתִּי2 of 6

I said

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

בְשַׁלְוִ֑י3 of 6

And in my prosperity

H7959

security

בַּל4 of 6
H1077

properly, a failure; by implication nothing; usually (adverb) not at all; also lest

אֶמּ֥וֹט5 of 6

be moved

H4131

to waver; by implication, to slip, shake, fall

לְעוֹלָֽם׃6 of 6

I shall never

H5769

properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Psalms. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Psalms 30:6 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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