Psalms 130:1-2
1From the deep water ▼▼ Heb “depths,” that is, deep waters (see
Ps 69:2,
14;
Isa 51:10), a metaphor for the life-threatening danger faced by the psalmist.
I cry out to you, O Lord.
2 O Lord, listen to me! ▼
Pay attention to ▼▼ Heb “may your ears be attentive to the voice of.”
my plea for mercy!