Psalm 30:11

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

You have turned my sorrow into joyful dancing. No longer am I sad and wearing sackcloth.

Cross References

Genesis 37:35

All Jacob's children came to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. “No,” he said, “I will go to my grave, mourning for my son.” So Jacob kept on grieving.

Genesis 45:28

and said, “Now I can believe you! My son Joseph must really be alive, and I will get to see him before I die.”

2 Samuel 6:14

He was dancing for the LORD with all his might, but he wore only a linen cloth.

2 Chronicles 20:12

Aren't you going to punish them? We won't stand a chance when this army attacks. We don't know what to do—we are begging for your help.

2 Chronicles 20:3

Jehoshaphat was afraid, so he asked the LORD what to do. He then told the people of Judah to go without eating to show their sorrow.

2 Chronicles 20:9

They believed that whenever this land is struck by war or disease or famine, your people can pray to you at the temple, and you will hear their prayer and save them.

Nehemiah 8:10

Nehemiah told the people, “Enjoy your good food and wine and share some with those who didn't have anything to bring. Don't be sad! This is a special day for the LORD, and he will make you happy and strong.”

Esther 9:22

the days when we Jews defeated our enemies. Remember this month as a time when our sorrow was turned to joy, and celebration took the place of crying. Celebrate by having parties and by giving to the poor and by sharing gifts of food with each other.

Psalm 149:3

Praise his name by dancing and playing music on harps and tambourines.

Psalm 150:4

Praise him with tambourines and dancing, with stringed instruments and woodwinds.

Psalm 27:7

Please listen when I pray! Have pity. Answer my prayer.

Psalm 30:5

Your anger lasts a little while, but your kindness lasts for a lifetime. At night we may cry, but when morning comes we will celebrate.

Psalm 4:7

You brought me more happiness than a rich harvest of grain and grapes.

Ecclesiastes 3:4

for crying and laughing, weeping and dancing,

Isaiah 25:3

Now strong and cruel nations will fear and honour you.

Isaiah 25:8

The LORD All-Powerful will destroy the power of death and wipe away all tears. No longer will his people be insulted everywhere. The LORD has spoken!

Isaiah 61:10

I celebrate and shout because of my LORD God. His saving power and justice are the very clothes I wear. They are more beautiful than the jewellery worn by a bride or a groom.

Isaiah 61:3

especially in Jerusalem. He sent me to give them flowers in place of their sorrow, olive oil in place of tears, and joyous praise in place of broken hearts. They will be called “Trees of Justice”, planted by the LORD to honour his name.

Jeremiah 31:4

You are precious to me, and so I will rebuild your nation. Once again you will dance for joy and play your tambourines.

Jeremiah 52:33

Jehoiachin was allowed to wear ordinary clothes instead of a prison uniform, and he even ate at the king's table every day.

Luke 15:22

But his father said to the servants, “Hurry and bring the best clothes and put them on him. Give him a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet.

John 16:20

I tell you for certain that you will cry and be sad, but the world will be happy. You will be sad, but later you will be happy.

Revelation 21:4

He will wipe all tears from their eyes, and there will be no more death, suffering, crying, or pain. These things of the past are gone for ever.