Psalms 130:2

2 (129-2) Lord, hear my voice. Let thy ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication.

Psalms 130:2 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 130:2

Lord, hear my voice
His prayer, which was vocal: God is a God hearing prayer; sometimes his people think he does not hear them; but he always does, and in his own time answers; for to hear prayer with him is to answer it; which he does likewise in his own way as well as time; and not always in the way and at the time his people would have him;

let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications;
his prayers put up in an humble suppliant manner, for grace and mercy; not pleading merit and righteousness: these he desires God would hearken to and hear, listen unto, bow and incline his ears, as he is sometimes said to do; which is a wonderful instance of his condescension.

Psalms 130:2 In-Context

1 (129-1) <A gradual canticle.> Out of the depths I have cried to thee, O Lord:
2 (129-2) Lord, hear my voice. Let thy ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication.
3 (129-3) If thou, O Lord, wilt mark iniquities: Lord, who shall stand it.
4 (129-4) For with thee there is merciful forgiveness: and by reason of thy law, I have waited for thee, O Lord. My soul hath relied on his word:
5 (129-5) my soul hath hoped in the Lord.
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