Psalms 130
Psalms 130 is part of “Book V: The Deuteronomy Book” (107–150) in the outline of Psalms.
Psalms 130 summary
This psalm relates not to any temporal concern, either personal or public, but it is wholly taken up with the affairs of the soul. It is reckoned one of the seven penitential psalms, which have sometimes been made use of by penitents, upon their admission into the church; and, in singing it, we are all concerned to apply it to ourselves. The psalmist here expresses, I. His desire towards God (Psa 130:1, Psa 130:2).
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This psalm relates not to any temporal concern, either personal or public, but it is wholly taken up with the affairs of the soul. It is reckoned one of the seven penitential psalms, which have sometimes been made use of by penitents, upon their admission into the church; and, in singing it, we are all concerned to apply it to ourselves. The psalmist here expresses, I. His desire towards God (Psa 130:1, Psa 130:2). II. His repentance before God (Psa 130:3, Psa 130:4). III. His attendance upon God (Psa 130:5, Psa 130:6). IV. His expectations from God (Psa 130:7, Psa 130:8). And, as in water face answers to face, so does the heart of one humble penitent to another. A song of degrees.
Source: Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible (1706–21; Romans–Revelation completed by Nonconformist ministers). Public domain. Digital text: Free Use Bible API (bible.helloao.org).
Psalms 130 (GNV)
Geneva Bible 1599 (public domain)
Out of the Depths I Cry to You
1A song of degrees. Out of the deepe places haue I called vnto thee, O Lord. 2Lord, heare my voyce: let thine eares attend to the voyce of my prayers. 3If thou, O Lord, straightly markest iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? 4But mercie is with thee, that thou mayest be feared. 5I haue waited on the Lord: my soule hath waited, and I haue trusted in his worde. 6My soule waiteth on the Lord more then the morning watch watcheth for the morning. 7Let Israel waite on the Lord: for with the Lord is mercie, and with him is great redemption. 8And he shall redeeme Israel from all his iniquities.