Psalms
Summary
Psalm 130, known as the "De Profundis," is a deeply penitential Song of Ascents that begins from a place of spiritual depths. The psalmist cries out to God for mercy, acknowledging that if the LORD kept a record of sins, no one could stand. However, the heart of the psalm is the declaration that "with you there is forgiveness," leading to a deeper fear and reverence for God. The psalmist waits for the LORD with more anticipation than watchmen wait for the morning, calling on all inclusive Israel to put their hope in the LORD's unfailing love and plenteous redemption.
Out of the depths I cry to you, LORD;
Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy.
If you, LORD, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand?
But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you.
I wait for the LORD, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.
I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning.
Israel, put your hope in the LORD, for with the LORD is unfailing love and with him is full redemption.
He himself will redeem Israel from all their sins.