Tuesday, December 15, 2026
Psalms 30:5
Bible verse for Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
Psalms 30:5
“For his anger is but for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning.”
— Bible (KJV) · Read Psalms in context
The scene behind the verse
Jerusalem, ~990 BC. King David recovers from near-fatal illness, possibly during Absalom's rebellion. The Temple site, modern Jerusalem, Israel.
Original language
boqer (בֹּקֶר) — breaking dawn, the moment darkness surrenders to light
Historical context
Ancient Hebrew days began at sunset, so 'morning' represented God's new mercies literally starting a new day
What most readers miss
This isn't poetry - David literally survived the night and lived to see dawn
Common misconception
People quote this for minor bad days. David wrote it after almost dying - this is about surviving life's worst moments, not having a rough Tuesday.
How this verse has been applied
Set your phone alarm 30 minutes before sunrise tomorrow. Watch the sky change. Say 'Joy comes in the morning' as the first light appears.
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