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Psalms Chapter 130 (ASV)

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Psalms 130
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1 Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Jehovah.

2 Lord, hear my voice: Let thine ears be attentive To the voice of my supplications.

3 If thou, Jehovah, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand?

4 But there is forgiveness with thee, That thou mayest be feared.

5 I wait for Jehovah, my soul doth wait, And in his word do I hope.

6 My soul `waiteth' for the Lord More than watchmen `wait' for the morning; `Yea, more than' watchmen for the morning.

7 O Israel, hope in Jehovah; For with Jehovah there is lovingkindness, And with him is plenteous redemption.

8 And he will redeem Israel From all his iniquities. Psalm 131 A Song of Ascents; of David.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Psalm 130 about?
It's a cry for help "out of the depths" (v.1), moving from confessing that no one could stand if God marked iniquities (v.3) to confidence that "there is forgiveness with thee" (v.4).
What does verse 6 compare the psalmist's waiting to?
V.6 says his soul waits for the LORD "more than they that watch for the morning," repeated twice for emphasis, describing eager, patient hope.
How does the psalm end?
Verses 7-8 extend the psalmist's personal hope to all Israel, promising that "with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption" and that he "shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities."

Today's Verse

And Jacob journeyed to Succoth, and built him a house, and made booths for his cattle: therefore the name of the place is called Succoth.

Genesis 33:17 | ASV

Verse Of The Day

The psalmist's patient hope, waiting "more than they that watch for the morning," closely parallels the confident trust of Psalms 33:20. Read more songs of ascent on the Psalms overview, or move ahead to the quiet humility of Psalms 131.