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Drawn from the Depths
Commentators explain that the phrase "lifted me up" uses a Hebrew word that evokes the image of drawing a bucket up from a deep well. This powerful metaphor illustrates how God personally intervenes to pull us out of our lowest points—be it sickness, sin, or overwhelming danger—when we are helpless to save ourselves.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 30:1
18th Century
Theologian
I will extol you - literally, “I will exalt you”; that is, he would make God first and supreme in his thoughts and affections; he…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 30:1
19th Century
Bishop
Thou hast lifted me up. —The Hebrew word seems to mean to dangle, and therefore may be used either of lettin…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 30:1
19th Century
Preacher
"I will exalt you, for you have exalted me. I will lift up your praise, because you have lifted up my spirits. I will bless you, for you have bless…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 30:1
16th Century
Theologian
I will extol you, O Jehovah! As David had been brought, as it were, from the grave to the life-giving air, he promises to extol the name o…
John Gill
On Psalms 30:1
17th Century
Pastor
I will extol you, O Lord
Or "lift you up on high" F11 . The Lord is high in his name, he is the most High…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 30:1–5
17th Century
Minister
The great things the Lord has done for us, both by his providence and by his grace, bind us in gratitude to do all we can to advance his kingdom am…