Psalm 130
This psalm is a profound penitential psalm, expressing a cry for mercy from the depths of sin and despair, coupled with an unwavering hope in God's abundant forgiveness and redemption. It is a classic expression of contrition and trust. It is prayed in repentance for sins, in times of deep sorrow or despair, or when seeking God's mercy and forgiveness.
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A Song of Ascents. Out of the depths I have cried to you, Yahweh.
1 A Song of Ascents. Out of the depths I have cried to you, Yahweh.
2 Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my petitions.
3 If you, Yah, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand?
4 But there is forgiveness with you, therefore you are feared.
5 I wait for Yahweh. My soul waits. I hope in his word.
6 My soul longs for the Lord more than watchmen long for the morning, more than watchmen for the morning.
7 Israel, hope in Yahweh, for there is loving kindness with Yahweh. Abundant redemption is with him.
8 He will redeem Israel from all their sins.
Hebrew numbering, the one used in most Bibles and searches. In Catholic liturgy (Greek numbering) this psalm may appear one number lower between 10 and 147.