Psalm 30:11

Good News Translation

You have changed my sadness into a joyful dance; you have taken away my sorrow and surrounded me with joy.

Cross References

Genesis 37:35

All his sons and daughters came to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted and said, “I will go down to the world of the dead still mourning for my son.” So he continued to mourn for his son Joseph.

Genesis 45:28

“My son Joseph is still alive!” he said. “This is all I could ask for! I must go and see him before I die.”

2 Samuel 6:14

David, wearing only a linen cloth around his waist, danced with all his might to honor the Lord.

2 Chronicles 20:12

You are our God! Punish them, for we are helpless in the face of this large army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but we look to you for help.”

2 Chronicles 20:3

Jehoshaphat was frightened and prayed to the Lord for guidance. Then he gave orders for a fast to be observed throughout the country.

2 Chronicles 20:9

that if any disaster struck them to punish them—a war, an epidemic, or a famine—then they could come and stand in front of this Temple where you are worshiped. They could pray to you in their trouble, and you would hear them and rescue them.

Nehemiah 8:10

Now go home and have a feast. Share your food and wine with those who don't have enough. Today is holy to our Lord, so don't be sad. The joy that the Lord gives you will make you strong.”

Esther 9:22

These were the days on which the Jews had rid themselves of their enemies; this was a month that had been turned from a time of grief and despair into a time of joy and happiness. They were told to observe these days with feasts and parties, giving gifts of food to one another and to the poor.

Psalm 149:3

Praise his name with dancing; play drums and harps in praise of him.

Psalm 150:4

Praise him with drums and dancing. Praise him with harps and flutes.

Psalm 27:7

Hear me, Lord, when I call to you! Be merciful and answer me!

Psalm 30:5

His anger lasts only a moment, his goodness for a lifetime. Tears may flow in the night, but joy comes in the morning.

Psalm 4:7

But the joy that you have given me is more than they will ever have with all their grain and wine.

Ecclesiastes 3:4

He sets the time for sorrow and the time for joy, the time for mourning and the time for dancing,

Isaiah 25:3

The people of powerful nations will praise you; you will be feared in the cities of cruel nations.

Isaiah 25:8

The Sovereign Lord will destroy death forever! He will wipe away the tears from everyone's eyes and take away the disgrace his people have suffered throughout the world. The Lord himself has spoken.

Isaiah 61:10

Jerusalem rejoices because of what the Lord has done. She is like a bride dressed for her wedding. God has clothed her with salvation and victory.

Isaiah 61:3

To give to those who mourn in Zion Joy and gladness instead of grief, A song of praise instead of sorrow. They will be like trees That the Lord himself has planted. They will all do what is right, And God will be praised for what he has done.

Jeremiah 31:4

Once again I will rebuild you. Once again you will take up your tambourines and dance joyfully.

Jeremiah 52:33

So Jehoiachin was permitted to change from his prison clothes and to dine at the king's table for the rest of his life.

Luke 15:22

But the father called to his servants. ‘Hurry!’ he said. ‘Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and shoes on his feet.

John 16:20

I am telling you the truth: you will cry and weep, but the world will be glad; you will be sad, but your sadness will turn into gladness.

Revelation 21:4

He will wipe away all tears from their eyes. There will be no more death, no more grief or crying or pain. The old things have disappeared.”