Psalms 130 - Meaning, Themes & Application

" [[A Song of degrees.]] Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD. "

" Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications. "

" If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? "

" But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared. "

Psalm 130:4 means God freely offers real forgiveness, so we respond with deep respect, not casual attitude toward sin. He wipes our record clean, not …

" I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. "

Psalm 130:5 means choosing to trust God’s timing and promises, even when life feels dark or stuck. The writer decides to wait on God with …

" My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning. "

" Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption. "

Psalm 130:7 means God’s people should place their hope in Him because He is full of mercy and able to completely forgive and restore. When …

" And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities. "