Psalms 30:8

8 Lord, I called to You; I sought favor from my Lord:

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 When I was secure, I said, "I will never be shaken."

7 Lord, when You showed Your favor, You made me stand like a strong mountain; when You hid Your face, I was terrified.

8 Lord, I called to You; I sought favor from my Lord:

9 "What gain is there in my death, in my descending to the Pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it proclaim Your truth?

10 Lord, listen and be gracious to me; Lord, be my helper."