Psalms 130
A penitential psalm crying from the depths for mercy.
Psalm 130 begins with one of the Psalter's most quoted lines, "out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD," as the writer asks who could stand if God marked every iniquity. Its urgent tone contrasts with the harsher plea against enemies in Psalms 129.
A Song of the Ascents. From depths I have called Thee, Jehovah.
Lord, hearken to my voice, Thine ears are attentive to the voice of my supplications.
If iniquities Thou dost observe, O Lord, who doth stand?
But with Thee `is' forgiveness, that Thou mayest be feared.
I hoped `for' Jehovah -- hoped hath my soul, And for His word I have waited.
My soul `is' for the Lord, More than those watching for morning, Watching for morning!
Israel doth wait on Jehovah, For with Jehovah `is' kindness, And abundant with Him `is' redemption.
And He doth redeem Israel from all his iniquities!