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Psalms Chapter 130 (JPS)

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Psalms Chapter 130 (JPS)
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1 A Song of Ascents. Out of the depths have I called Thee, O HaShem.

2 L-rd, hearken unto my voice; let Thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.

3 If Thou, HaShem, shouldest mark iniquities, O L-rd, who could stand?

4 For with Thee there is forgiveness, that Thou mayest be feared.

5 I wait for HaShem, my soul doth wait, and in His word do I hope.

6 My soul waiteth for the L-rd, more than watchmen for the morning; yea, more than watchmen for the morning.

7 O Israel, hope in HaShem; for with HaShem there is mercy, and with Him is plenteous redemption.

8 And He will redeem Israel from all his iniquities.

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

Yonder is the sea, great and wide, Wherein are things creeping innumerable, Both small and great beasts.

Psalms 104:25 | ASV

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