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Psalms Chapter 130 (YLT)

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Psalms 130
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1 A Song of the Ascents. From depths I have called Thee, Jehovah.

2 Lord, hearken to my voice, Thine ears are attentive to the voice of my supplications.

3 If iniquities Thou dost observe, O Lord, who doth stand?

4 But with Thee `is' forgiveness, that Thou mayest be feared.

5 I hoped `for' Jehovah -- hoped hath my soul, And for His word I have waited.

6 My soul `is' for the Lord, More than those watching for morning, Watching for morning!

7 Israel doth wait on Jehovah, For with Jehovah `is' kindness, And abundant with Him `is' redemption.

8 And He doth 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

At their presence the peoples are in anguish; all faces are waxed pale.

Joel 2:6 | 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.