King James Version
Psalm 130
Deep distress gives way to patient hope in this famous penitential prayer, traditionally known as De Profundis. Crying out from emotional depths, the writer acknowledges human shortcomings while highlighting the availability of mercy and redemption. Situated as the eleventh Song of Ascents (Psalms 120 through 134), this song guided pilgrims to approach Jerusalem with humility, waiting for spiritual renewal like watchmen waiting for morning light. A central key verse expresses this quiet expectation: "I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope." (Psalm 130:5). It provides a compassionate look at human vulnerability and patience.
1 Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD.
2 Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.
3 If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?
4 But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.
5 I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.
6 My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning.
7 Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.
8 And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.
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