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Psalms 130:1-6

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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.
6 (129-6) From the morning watch even until night, let Israel hope in the Lord.
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Psalms 130:1-6 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 130

\\<>\\. This psalm is by some thought to have been written by David either when persecuted by Saul, and in great distress, and fearful he should perish by him; or else when in great distress of mind because of sin, after the affair of Bathsheba; and it is reckoned therefore among the penitential psalms. Though others think it was written by Ezra, or some other godly person in the captivity; and Aben Ezra and R. Obadiah interpret it of Israel in captivity. The Syriac inscription is, ``one of the psalms of ascension: it is said concerning Nehemiah the priest (or rather the prince or governor, since Nehemiah was no priest); and it intimates in it the prayer of the martyrs.'' It may be applied to any person in distress, outward or inward; applying to God for help and deliverance, for pardoning grace and mercy; encouraging himself and others to hope for it.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible
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