Psalm, 130

Word of God Mercy Hope Patience Prayer Soul Almighty Redeemer Forgiveness

Psalm 130 is a profound expression of lament, hope, and trust, inspired by Israel's deep awareness of their sinfulness and God's mercy. The psalmist cries out to the Lord from the depths of despair, acknowledging his own guilt and longing for forgiveness. Yet, he also affirms his confidence in God's steadfast love and redemption, awaiting his salvation with patience and faith.

Psalm, 130

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Bible version

A Cry from the Depths

1 {A Song of degrees.} Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD.
2 Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.
3 If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?
4 But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.
5 I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.
6 My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning.
7 Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.
8 And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.

Commentary

Psalm 130 captures the essence of biblical repentance and faith, articulating the heart of human experience with honesty and courage. The psalmist speaks not only for himself but for all who have sinned and fallen short of God's glory, expressing the universal longing for reconciliation and restoration. He acknowledges that there is no one righteous before God, and that our only hope is in his mercy and grace. Yet, he also affirms that God is abundant in forgiveness and able to redeem us from all our sins. The psalmist encourages us to wait for the Lord with eager anticipation and to trust in his promises, even when we cannot see them fulfilled. Ultimately, Psalm 130 is a song of hope and assurance, reflecting the power of God's word to transform our hearts and lives.

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Assuming a reader with an average reading speed of 300 WPM reads the Psalm, chapter 130 it would take approximately 1 minutes to finish.

There are 8 verses in Psalm, chapter 130.