Psalm 30

Psalm 30 is the 30th psalm from the Book of Psalms (Greek numbering: Psalm 29). It is a psalm of thanksgiving, traditionally ascribed to King David upon the occasion of the dedication of his temple.^[1]

Uses

Judaism

• This psalm is a part of daily prayer. It is recited before the Pesukei dezimra, a section of the Shacharit prayer.^[2] It was introduced as part of the daily prayer during the 17th century. The purpose of this was to dedicate the morning temple service.^[3]*Psalm 30 is also considered the psalm for the day of Hanukkah.^[4]
• Verse 12 is found in the prayers recited following Motzei Shabbat Maariv.^[5]
• Verse 13 is part of Uva Letzion.^[6]

References

1. Henry, Matthew (2005). Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible. Alban Books. ISBN 1-56563-778-X.
2. The Complete Artscroll Siddur page 54
3. The Complete Artscroll Siddur page 55
4. The Artscroll Tehillim page 329
5. The Complete Artscroll Siddur page 607
6. The Complete Artscroll Siddur page 157

External links

• Hebrew text, translation, transliteration for verses 9 and 11 on The Zemirot Database