Salmos 130:1-7

1 Das profundezas clamo a ti, ó Senhor.

2 Senhor, escuta a minha voz; estejam os teus ouvidos atentos � voz das minhas súplicas.

3 Se tu, Senhor, observares as iniqüidades, Senhor, quem subsistirá?

4 Mas contigo está o perdão, para que sejas temido.

5 Aguardo ao Senhor; a minha alma o aguarda, e espero na sua palavra.

6 A minha alma anseia pelo Senhor, mais do que os guardas pelo romper da manhã, sim, mais do que os guardas pela manhã.

7 Espera, ó Israel, no Senhor! pois com o Senhor há benignidade, e com ele há copiosa redenção;

Salmos 130:1-7 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.