Psalms 130 - Meaning, Themes & Application

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.