New International VersionWhen I felt secure, I said, “I will never be shaken.”
New Living TranslationWhen I was prosperous, I said, “Nothing can stop me now!”
English Standard VersionAs for me, I said in my prosperity, “I shall never be moved.”
Berean Standard BibleIn prosperity I said, “I will never be shaken.”
King James BibleAnd in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.
New King James VersionNow in my prosperity I said, “I shall never be moved.”
New American Standard BibleNow as for me, I said in my prosperity, “I will never be moved.”
NASB 1995Now as for me, I said in my prosperity, “I will never be moved.”
NASB 1977Now as for me, I said in my prosperity, “I will never be moved.”
Legacy Standard BibleNow as for me, I said in my prosperity, “I will never be shaken.”
Amplified BibleAs for me, in my prosperity I said, “I shall never be moved.”
Christian Standard BibleWhen I was secure, I said, “I will never be shaken.”
Holman Christian Standard BibleWhen I was secure, I said,” I will never be shaken.”
American Standard VersionAs for me, I said in my prosperity, I shall never be moved.
Contemporary English VersionI felt secure and thought, "I'll never be shaken!"
English Revised VersionAs for me, I said in my prosperity, I shall never be moved.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationWhen all was well with me, I said, "I will never be shaken."
Good News TranslationI felt secure and said to myself, "I will never be defeated."
International Standard VersionAs for me, I said in my prosperity, "I will never be moved."
NET BibleIn my self-confidence I said, "I will never be upended."
New Heart English BibleAs for me, I said in my prosperity, "I shall never be moved."
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIn prosperity I said, “I will never be shaken.”
World English BibleAs for me, I said in my prosperity, “I shall never be moved.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I have said in my ease, “I am not moved for all time.
Young's Literal Translation And I -- I have said in mine ease, 'I am not moved -- to the age.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd I said in my security, I shall not be moved forever. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd in my abundance I said: I shall never be moved.
Catholic Public Domain VersionBut I have said in my abundance: “I will never be disturbed.”
New American Bible
Complacent, I once said, “I shall never be shaken.”
New Revised Standard Version
As for me, I said in my prosperity, “I shall never be moved.”Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible
In my security I said, I shall never be moved.
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I said in my quietness, "I shall never be moved.”OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917
Now I had said in my security: 'I shall never be moved.'
Brenton Septuagint Translation
And I said in my prosperity, I shall never be moved.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context You Turned My Mourning into Dancing… 5For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning. 6In prosperityIsaid,“I will neverbe shaken.”7O LORD, You favored me; You made my mountain stand strong. When You hid Your face, I was dismayed.…
Cross References Proverbs 16:18Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
James 4:13-16Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business, and make a profit.” / You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. / Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.” ...
Luke 12:16-21Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance. / So he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have nowhere to store my crops?’ / Then he said, ‘This is what I will do: I will tear down my barns and will build bigger ones, and there I will store up all my grain and my goods. ...
1 Corinthians 10:12So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall.
Proverbs 27:1Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.
Isaiah 47:7-8You said, ‘I will be queen forever.’ You did not take these things to heart or consider their outcome. / So now hear this, O lover of luxury who sits securely, who says to herself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me. I will never be a widow or know the loss of children.’
Revelation 3:17You say, ‘I am rich; I have grown wealthy and need nothing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked.
Deuteronomy 8:11-14Be careful not to forget the LORD your God by failing to keep His commandments and ordinances and statutes, which I am giving you this day. / Otherwise, when you eat and are satisfied, when you build fine houses in which to dwell, / and when your herds and flocks grow large and your silver and gold increase and all that you have is multiplied, ...
1 Timothy 6:17Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.
Jeremiah 22:21I warned you when you were secure. You said, ‘I will not listen.’ This has been your way from youth, that you have not obeyed My voice.
Ezekiel 28:2-5“Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre that this is what the Lord GOD says: Your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god; I sit in the seat of gods in the heart of the sea.’ Yet you are a man and not a god, though you have regarded your heart as that of a god. / Behold, you are wiser than Daniel; no secret is hidden from you! / By your wisdom and understanding you have gained your wealth and amassed gold and silver for your treasuries. ...
Daniel 4:29-31Twelve months later, as he was walking on the roof of the royal palace of Babylon, / the king exclaimed, “Is this not Babylon the Great, which I myself have built as a royal residence by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?” / While the words were still in the king’s mouth, a voice came from heaven: “It is decreed to you, King Nebuchadnezzar, that the kingdom has departed from you.
Hosea 12:8And Ephraim boasts: “How rich I have become! I have found wealth for myself. In all my labors, they can find in me no iniquity that is sinful.”
Zephaniah 1:12And at that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps and punish the men settled in complacency, who say to themselves, ‘The LORD will do nothing, either good or bad.’
Matthew 26:33-35Peter said to Him, “Even if all fall away on account of You, I never will.” / “Truly I tell you,” Jesus declared, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” / Peter replied, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the other disciples said the same thing.
Treasury of Scripture And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved. And Job 29:18-20 Then I said, I shall die in my nest, and I shall multiplymy days as the sand… Isaiah 47:7 And thou saidst, I shall be a lady for ever:so that thou didst not lay thesethings to thy heart, neither didst remember the latter end of it. Isaiah 56:12 Come ye,say they, I will fetch wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; and to morrow shall be as this day,and much more abundant. I shall Psalm 15:5He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth thesethings shall never be moved. Psalm 16:8 I have set the LORD always before me: becausehe is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Psalm 119:117 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually. Jump to Previous AgeEaseFeltMovedProsperitySecureSecurityShakenJump to Next AgeEaseFeltMovedProsperitySecureSecurityShakenPsalm 30 1.David praises God for his deliverance4.He exhorts others to praise him by example of God's dealings with himIn prosperityThis phrase reflects a time of abundance and success, often associated with material wealth or favorable circumstances. Biblically, prosperity is seen as a blessing from God, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:1-14, where obedience to God leads to blessings. However, prosperity can also lead to complacency or pride, as warned in Deuteronomy 8:11-14. The historical context of ancient Israel often saw prosperity as a sign of God's favor, yet it also served as a test of faithfulness. I said
The use of "I said" indicates a personal declaration or inner conviction. This reflects the psalmist's self-assurance during a time of prosperity. It is a moment of introspection, revealing the human tendency to rely on one's own strength or circumstances rather than on God. This introspection is a common theme in the Psalms, where personal reflections often lead to deeper spiritual insights. “I will never be shaken.”
This statement of confidence suggests a belief in the permanence of one's current state. Biblically, the idea of being "shaken" often refers to instability or insecurity, as seen inPsalm 16:8, where the psalmist declares stability through God's presence. Theologically, this phrase can be seen as a warning against overconfidence in worldly success, echoing the sentiments ofProverbs 16:18, which warns that pride precedes a fall. In a broader biblical context, true unshakeability is found in God alone, as emphasized inHebrews 12:28, which speaks of receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 30, traditionally believed to be King David, who often wrote about his personal experiences with God, including times of prosperity and distress. 2. JerusalemWhile not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of Psalm 30 is often associated with the dedication of the Temple or David's palace, both significant places in Jerusalem. 3. God's DeliveranceThe broader context of Psalm 30 includes themes of deliverance and healing, reflecting God's intervention in David's life during times of trouble. Teaching Points The Danger of Self-RelianceIn times of prosperity, it is easy to become self-reliant and forget our dependence on God. David's statement reflects a common human tendency to trust in our own strength when things are going well. The Illusion of SecurityEarthly prosperity can create a false sense of security. True stability comes from God alone, not from our circumstances or achievements. Humility in SuccessSuccess should lead us to gratitude and humility, recognizing that all blessings come from God. We must guard against pride and remember that our strength is in Him. The Importance of Spiritual VigilanceEven in times of peace and prosperity, we must remain spiritually vigilant, continually seeking God's guidance and strength. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 30
Psalm 30:6–7: Does the shift from confidence in prosperity to sudden divine displeasure imply instability in God’s nature or inconsistency in His promises?
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Psalm 94:3-4 depicts the wicked flourishing and boasting; how does this align with other biblical claims that God swiftly judges evil?(6) And in.--Better, But as for me, in,&c. The pronoun is emphatic. The mental struggle through which the psalmist had won his way to this sublime faith is now told in the most vivid manner, the very soliloquy being recalled. Prosperity.--Better,security. I shall neverbe moved.--Better,I shall never waver. Verses 6-12. - Now begins the expanded account of the deliverance in respect of which the thanksgiving is offered. And first, with regard to the offence that had drawn down the Divine chastisement; it was an offence of the lips, springing from an evil temper in the heart. Verse 6. - And in my prosperity I said, I shall neverbe moved; rather, as in the Revised Version, and as for me, in my prosperity I said, etc. There is a marked pause, and introduction of a new subject in a new strophe. Prosperity had worked an ill effect on the psalmist, had made him self-confident and proud. He "said in his heart," as the wicked man in Psalm 10:6, only in still stronger phrase, "I shall not be moved;" literally, I shall not be moved for ever. His heart was lifted up, and in the spirit of self-glorification he gave command for the numbering of the people. The result was the plague, and the death of seventy thousand of his subjects. Into these details he does not here enter. He is content to trace his sin to its bitter root of pride, and to glance at its punishment (ver. 7) and his repentance (vers. 8-10).
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew In prosperityבְשַׁלְוִ֑י(ḇə·šal·wî)Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 7959:Ease, prosperityIוַ֭אֲנִי(wa·’ă·nî)Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589:Isaid,אָמַ֣רְתִּי(’ā·mar·tî)Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 559:To utter, say“I will neverבַּל־(bal-)Adverb
Strong's 1077:A failure, nothing, not at all, lestbe shaken.”אֶמּ֥וֹט(’em·mō·wṭ)Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 4131:To waver, to slip, shake, fall
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