Psalms Chapter 130 (WEB)

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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). 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).

1. 1 A Song of Ascents. Out of the depths I have cried to you, LORD.
2. 2 Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my petitions.
3. 3 If you, LORD, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand?
4. 4 But there is forgiveness with you, therefore you are feared.
5. 5 I wait for the LORD. My soul waits. I hope in his word.
6. 6 My soul longs for the Lord more than watchmen long for the morning, more than watchmen for the morning.
7. 7 Israel, hope in the LORD, for there is loving kindness with the LORD. Abundant redemption is with him.
8. 8 He will redeem Israel from all their sins.