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Psalms Chapter 130 (BBE)

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Psalms 130
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1 <A Song of the going up.> Out of the deep have I sent up my cry to you, O Lord.

2 Lord, let my voice come before you: let your ears be awake to the voice of my prayer.

3 O Jah, if you took note of every sin, who would go free?

4 But there is forgiveness with you, so that you may be feared.

5 I am waiting for the Lord, my soul is waiting for him, and my hope is in his word.

6 My soul is watching for the Lord more than those who are watching for the morning; yes, more than the watchers for the morning.

7 O Israel, have hope in the Lord; for with the Lord is mercy and full salvation.

8 And he will make Israel free from all his sins.

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 was wroth, and chode with Laban: and Jacob answered and said to Laban, What is my trespass? what is my sin, that thou hast hotly pursued after me?

Genesis 31:36 | 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.