Psalms 30:8

8 Lord, I called out to you. I cried to you for your favor.

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 felt safe, I said, "I will always be secure."

7 Lord, when you showed me your favor, you made my mountain stand firm. But when you turned your face away from me, I was terrified.

8 Lord, I called out to you. I cried to you for your favor.

9 I said, "What good will come if I die? What good will come if I go down into the grave? Can the dust of my dead body praise you? Can it tell how faithful you are?

10 Lord, hear me. Show me your favor. Lord, help me."