Psalm 130 (AMP)

Psalm 130

Hope in the Lord’s Forgiving Love.

A Song of 130:0 See Psalm 120 title note.Ascents.

1Out of the 130:1 The Psalmist probably used “depths” figuratively, but the ancient rabbis understood this as an admonition to pray from a low place (in elevation) as a matter of humility.depths [of distress] I have cried to You, O Lord.

2Lord, hear my voice!

Let Your ears be attentive

To the voice of my supplications.

3If You, Lord, should keep an account of our sins and treat us accordingly,

O Lord, who could stand [before you in judgment and claim innocence]? [Ps 143:2; Rom 3:20; Gal 2:16]

4But there is forgiveness with You,

That You may be feared and worshiped [with submissive wonder]. [Deut 10:12]

5¶I wait [patiently] for the Lord, my soul [expectantly] waits,

And in His word do I hope.

6My soul waits for the Lord

More than the watchmen for the morning;

More than the watchmen for the morning.

7O Israel, hope in the Lord;

For with the Lord there is lovingkindness,

And with Him is abundant redemption.

8And He will redeem Israel

From all his sins.

Understand Psalm 130

Walk through Psalm 130 verse by verse, then read what three commentaries say about the chapter. The explanations are written for new readers.

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