Psalm 130
Bible in Basic English
Chapter overview
Psalm 130 cries from profound guilt and need, yet forgiveness creates reverence rather than despair. The waiting soul watches more eagerly than sentries await morning, trusting steadfast love and abundant communal redemption.
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1Out of the deep have I sent up my cry to you, O Lord.
2Lord, let my voice come before you: let your ears be awake to the voice of my prayer.
3O Jah, if you took note of every sin, who would go free?
4But there is forgiveness with you, so that you may be feared.
5I am waiting for the Lord, my soul is waiting for him, and my hope is in his word.
6My soul is watching for the Lord more than those who are watching for the morning; yes, more than the watchers for the morning.
7O Israel, have hope in the Lord; for with the Lord is mercy and full salvation.
8And he will make Israel free from all his sins.
Verses to memorize from Psalm 130
- Psalm 130:3-4O Jah, if you took note of every sin, who would go free?
- Psalm 130:5I am waiting for the Lord, my soul is waiting for him, and my hope is…
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