Psalms 130:1-3
Summary for Ps 130:1-8: Ps 130 a Beginning with himself as a representative of the community, the psalmist cries for God’s mercy (130:1-3 b) out of deep distress. He places his hope in the Lord (130:4-6 c), knowing that the Lord will rescue when and as he chooses. Based on this confidence, the psalmist invites Israel to wait for the Lord (130:7-8 d).Summary for Ps 130:1-3: 130:1-3 e A cry from the depths is from a place of deep distress (cp. 69:2 f, 14 g; Isa 51:10 h; Ezek 27:34 i). Out of the frailty of his being, the psalmist prays for divine favor.
130:3 j The psalmist knows that his sins make him guilty and deserving of God’s judgment.
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