Psalms 30:5

For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

King James Version

World English Bible (WEB)

For his anger is but for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For his anger is but for a moment; His favor is for a life-time: Weeping may tarry for the night, But joy cometh in the morning.

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What this verse means

Sorrow has a night shift, but the promise is that joy clocks in at dawn.

A short prayer

Lord, this night feels long. Hold me until morning, and let joy come with the light.

Read in context — Psalms 30

3O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.

4Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

5For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

6And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.

7Lord, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.

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