Psalms 30:7 Meaning and Explanation
“LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God's favor had made the psalmist strong, but when God withdrew, distress followed.
The Context of Psalms 30:7
The cause of the psalmist's suffering—God's hidden face.
What Does Psalms 30:7 Mean?
The psalmist acknowledges that his former strength—his 'mountain'—was established by God's favor, not by his own power or wisdom. 'Mountain' is figurative language for stability, prominence, and strength. All of it was God's doing. Yet the second half of the verse marks a stark reversal: God hid His face.
When God hides His face, His presence and support seem withdrawn. This hiding is not permanent abandonment but a form of divine discipline or testing that produces trouble and distress. The psalmist experienced the anguish of feeling separated from God's presence—a trial that humbled his earlier pride and drew him back to dependence on the Lord.
Psalms 30:7 in the Original Language
mountain (הַר har) — a place of strength and stability, used metaphorically for the psalmist's firm standing
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 30:7
What does Psalms 30:7 mean?
God's favor had made the psalmist strong, but when God withdrew, distress followed.
What is the context of Psalms 30:7?
The cause of the psalmist's suffering—God's hidden face.