1 PSALM 130 Hope in the L ’ Forgiving Love. A Song of Ascents. Out of theThe Psalmist probably used “depths” figuratively, but the ancient rabbis understood this as an admonition to pray from a low place (in elevation) as a matter of humility.depths [of distress] I have cried to You, O L.
2 Lord, hear my voice!Let Your ears be attentiveTo the voice of my supplications.
3 If You, L, should keep an account of our sinsandtreat us accordingly,O Lord, who could stand [before you in judgment and claim innocence]?
4 But there is forgiveness with You,That You may be fearedandworshiped [with submissive wonder].
5 I wait [patiently] for the L, my soul [expectantly] waits,And in His word do I hope.
6 My soul waits for the LordMore than the watchmen for the morning;More than the watchmen for the morning.
7 O Israel, hope in the L;For with the Lthere is lovingkindness,And with Him is abundant redemption.