King James Version

What Does Psalms 30:7 Mean?

Psalms 30:7 in the King James Version says “LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled. made: Heb....” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 30 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

“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”

Psalms 30:7 · KJV

Strength

Context

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.

9

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

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Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
The testimony 'LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled' describes both God's establishing grace and disciplining withdrawal. Divine favor creates stability ('mountain stands strong'); divine disfavor creates crisis ('hid face... troubled'). Reformed theology sees sanctifying discipline—God sometimes withdraws felt presence to teach dependence. Prosperity depends entirely on His continued favor, not accumulated resources.

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Historical & Cultural Context

David's 'mountain' may refer to Jerusalem, his kingdom, or personal security. Whatever the mountain, its stability depended on God's favor. When God hid His face (withdrew felt presence), security evaporated. This taught humility.

Reflection Questions

  1. What 'mountain' of security in your life depends entirely on God's favor?
  2. How do you respond when God 'hides His face' to teach dependence?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 9 words
יְֽהוָ֗ה1 of 9

“LORD”

H3068

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

בִּרְצוֹנְךָ֮2 of 9

“by thy favour”

H7522

delight (especially as shown)

הֶעֱמַ֪דְתָּה3 of 9

“to stand”

H5975

to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)

לְֽהַרְרִ֫י4 of 9

“thou hast made my mountain”

H2042

a mountain

עֹ֥ז5 of 9

“strong”

H5797

strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)

הִסְתַּ֥רְתָּ6 of 9

“thou didst hide”

H5641

to hide (by covering), literally or figuratively

פָנֶ֗יךָ7 of 9

“thy face”

H6440

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

הָיִ֥יתִי8 of 9
H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

נִבְהָֽל׃9 of 9

“and I was troubled”

H926

to tremble inwardly (or palpitate), i.e., (figuratively) be (causative, make) (suddenly) alarmed or agitated; by implication to hasten anxiously

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 30:7 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

Cross-References

Verses related to Psalms 30:7 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 104:29Psalms 143:7Psalms 30:5Deuteronomy 31:17Job 10:12Psalms 5:12

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