Psalms 30:8

8 I called to you, ADONAI; to ADONAI I pleaded for mercy:

Psalms 30:8 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 30:8

I cried to thee, O Lord
In his trouble, when the Lord had hid his face from him, and he was sensible that he had departed from him: he was not stupid and unaffected with it; nor did he turn his back upon God, and seek to others; but he cried after a departing God, which showed love to him, and some degree of faith in him, by looking again towards his holy temple, and waiting upon him until he returned;

and unto the Lord I made supplication;
in the most humble manner; entreating his grace and mercy, and that he would again show him his face and favour.

Psalms 30:8 In-Context

6 Once I was prosperous and used to say, that nothing could ever shake me

7 when you showed me favor, ADONAI, I was firm as a mighty mountain. But when you hid your face, I was struck with terror.

8 I called to you, ADONAI; to ADONAI I pleaded for mercy:

9 "What advantage is there in my death, in my going down to the pit? Can the dust praise you? Can it proclaim your truth?

10 Hear me, ADONAI, and show me your favor! ADONAI, be my helper!"