Psalms Chapter 130 (KJV)

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