Psalms 30:11-12

Psalms 30:11-12

[11] Thou hast turned  for me my mourning  into dancing:  thou hast put off  my sackcloth,  and girded  me with gladness;  [12] To the end that my glory  may sing  praise to thee, and not be silent.  O LORD  my God,  I will give thanks  unto thee for ever. 

What does Psalms 30:11-12 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The psalmist described the change God had brought into his life by restoring him to health in terms of the joyous celebrating that took place at Israel"s annual feasts. He regarded his deliverance as taking place so he could continue praising God as long as he lived (cf. Psalm 30:9), and he vowed to do just that.
When we experience chastening from the Lord for disregarding Him, we should return to him in prayer. If we appeal to Him for mercy so we may change our ways and continue to glorify Him, He may grant us restoration. This deliverance should then lead us to rededicate ourselves to praising Him more consistently the rest of our lives. [1]
"Every difficult experience of life-and David had many of them-is an opportunity to have a "pity party" or attend a rehearsal for singing in the choirs of heaven! We have a lifetime of grace ( Psalm 30:5) to prepare us for an eternity of glory." [2]