Psalm 30
Sons of Korah began in 1994 with three musicians who were at theological co… Read Full Bio ↴Sons of Korah began in 1994 with three musicians who were at theological college together in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Since then Sons of Korah have recorded five Albums and have toured extensively around Australia and New Zealand, and more recently to America as well. Sons of Korah is a project-based band and though the line-up has changed over the years the basic concept remains the same. Sons of Korah have sought to revisit the age old tradition of sacred music, that is, music as a means of reflection on the word of God. But they have sought to do this in a contemporary way using a broad palette of acoustic sounds from latin and eastern to folk and acoustic rock. The Sons of Korah instrumental line-up presently includes percussion/drums, Guitars, mandolin, Resonator, Glisentar (a kind of contemporary eastern lute), acoustic bass, and piano accordian. The music is vocal driven and the compositions are always built around the biblical text.

Sons of Korah was founded by Matthew Jacoby and Matthew continues to co-ordinate the project. Matthew, who recently completed his doctorate in philosophy and theology at the University of Melbourne, teaches on the spirituality of the psalms and his concise commentary on the settings of the psalms is a feature that is woven through most concert events. In all things Sons of Korah seek to provide an impacting musical journey into the spirit and world of the psalms. The other regular touring members of the group are Jayden Lee, Rod Wilson and Mike Avery. In most cases Sons of Korah tour as a four piece band though they occasionally expand for bigger events.
Sons of Korah is also a partner of the Bible Societies in Australia and New Zealand and in most cases they tour in support of the work of the Bible Society.

Psalm 30
Sons Of Korah Lyrics


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I will exalt You, O Lord, my God
For You lifted me up out of the depths
And You did not let my enemies gloat
I called for help and You answered me

You brought me up from the grave
And You spared me from going
Down to the ground

Sing to the Lord, you saints of His
And praise His name, His holy name
For His anger lasts only a moment
But His favor lasts a whole lifetime
Weeping may remain for a night
But in the morning rejoicing comes
Weeping may remain for a night
But in the morning rejoicing comes

When I felt secure, I said
I will never be shaken
I will never be shaken
Lord, when You favored me
You made my mountain stand firm
You made my mountain stand firm

But when You hid Your face from me
Lord, then I was dismayed
To You, O Lord, I called
To the Lord I cried for mercy
Hear, O Lord, have mercy on me
Be my help, be my help

What gain is in my destruction
In my going to the ground?
Will the dust give praise to You Lord?
Will the dust proclaim you faithfulness?
Hear, O Lord, have mercy on me
Be my help, be my help
You turned my waiting into dancing
You took my sackcloth and You clothed me
With garments of joy
That my heart may sing to You, Lord




Sing, sing and not be silent
Thanks be to the Lord

Overall Meaning

In Psalm 30, the Sons of Korah sing praises to God for lifting them out of the depths and rescuing them from their enemies. They express gratitude for God's willingness to answer their call for help and spare their life. They declare their intent to exalt the Lord and praise His holy name along with other saints.


The Psalmist acknowledges that he had a moment of pride and self-assurance when he felt secure and said he would never be shaken, but when God hid His face, he was dismayed and turned to God for mercy. He questions the purpose of his destruction and reminds God that dust cannot praise Him or proclaim His faithfulness.


Yet, through the Psalmist's waiting, God turns his mourning into dancing and clothes him with joy. This transformation fills the Psalmist's heart with song and gratitude towards the Lord.


Overall, Psalm 30 is an expression of deep appreciation towards God for His rescuing grace and mercy, acknowledging that even in moments of pride and self-assurance, one must turn to God for help and trust in His unfailing love and faithfulness.



Line by Line Meaning

I will exalt You, O Lord, my God
I will praise and lift You up, my God


For You lifted me up out of the depths
You rescued me from deep trouble


And You did not let my enemies gloat
You prevented my enemies from rejoicing over my downfall


I called for help and You answered me
You responded to my cry for help


You brought me up from the grave
You saved me from death


And You spared me from going down to the ground
You prevented me from descending to the earth (the dead)


Sing to the Lord, you saints of His
Praise the Lord, all His faithful ones


And praise His name, His holy name
Give honour to His name, His sacred name


For His anger lasts only a moment
His wrath is brief


But His favor lasts a whole lifetime
But His kindness endures for an entire life


Weeping may remain for a night
Sadness may endure throughout the night


But in the morning rejoicing comes
But joy and gladness come in the morning


When I felt secure, I said
When I was confident, I thought


I will never be shaken
I will never be moved


Lord, when You favored me
Lord, when You bestowed Your favour on me


You made my mountain stand firm
You made my life secure


But when You hid Your face from me
But when You turned away from me


Lord, then I was dismayed
I was troubled, Lord


To You, O Lord, I called
I cried out to You, Lord


To the Lord I cried for mercy
I begged the Lord for pity


Hear, O Lord, have mercy on me
Listen, Lord, be gracious towards me


Be my help, be my help
Assist me, assist me


What gain is in my destruction
What profit is there in my death


In my going to the ground?
In my descent to the earth (the dead)?


Will the dust give praise to You Lord?
Can the dead offer You praise, Lord?


Will the dust proclaim you faithfulness?
Can the dead declare Your faithfulness?


You turned my waiting into dancing
You changed my mourning into dancing


You took my sackcloth and You clothed me with garments of joy
You replaced my mourning clothes with festive attire


That my heart may sing to You, Lord
So that I may sing to You, Lord, from my heart


Sing, sing and not be silent
Sing continually and without ceasing


Thanks be to the Lord
Praise the Lord




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Madeline Araujo


on It's over now

It’s Over Now

My Son
My life was all poured out
Like water, water, water on the ground
I am leaving I am going to a better place
Oooh---, Oooh---
It’s over now-

My Son
In the grace of God be strong
For you must go on like a soldier
And I am leaving I am going to a better place
Oooh - It’s all over now Oooh- and I made it through somehow
The war is over
The race is run
I’ve kept the faith and it’s over now
Ladadye, Ladadye. Ladadye x2

My Son
The race was long and hard
That I stumbled I stumbled all the way
By His Mercy By His Mercy I sta-n-d-
Oooh- It’s all over now
Oooh- and I’ve made it through somehow
The war is over
The race is run
I’ve kept the faith
It’s over now-
Oooh-, Oooh- now there is for me a cro-w-n-, a crown of righteousness
Which He will give me on that day,
Which He will give me on that day,
He will give , He will give me on that day
He will give, He will give me on that day
When I see His Face
Ladadye, Ladadye, Ladadaye, (until it fades)

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