Psalms 130:1-1953 kjv — Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my s…

King James Version

1

Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord.

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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.

— Psalms 130:1-1953, King James Version

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  • ASV

    “ Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Jehovah. Lord, hear my voice: Let thine ears be attentive To the voice of my supplications. If thou, Jehovah, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But there is forgiveness with thee, That thou mayest be feared. I wait for Jehovah, my soul doth wait, And in his word do I hope. My soul waiteth for the Lord More than watchmen wait for the morning; Yea, more thanwatchmen for the morning. O Israel, hope in Jehovah; For with Jehovah there is lovingkindness, And with him is plenteous redemption. And he will redeem Israel From all his iniquities. ”

  • WEB

    “Out of the depths I have cried to you, Yahweh. Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my petitions. If you, Yah, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? But there is forgiveness with you, therefore you are feared. I wait for Yahweh. My soul waits. I hope in his word. My soul longs for the Lord more than watchmen long for the morning; more than watchmen for the morning. Israel, hope in Yahweh, for with Yahweh there is loving kindness. With him is abundant redemption. He will redeem Israel from all their sins. A Song of Ascents. By David.”

  • NET

    “A song of ascents. From the deep water I cry out to you, O LORD. O Lord, listen to me! Pay attention to my plea for mercy! If you, O LORD, were to keep track of sins, O Lord, who could stand before you? But you are willing to forgive, so that you might be honored. I rely on the LORD, I rely on him with my whole being; I wait for his assuring word. I yearn for the Lord, more than watchmen do for the morning, yes, more than watchmen do for the morning. O Israel, hope in the LORD, for the LORD exhibits loyal love, and is more than willing to deliver. He will deliver Israel from all their sins.”

  • DRB

    “A gradual canticle of David. Lord, my heart is not exalted: nor are my eyes lofty. Neither have I walked in great matters, nor in wonderful things above me. If I was not humbly minded, but exalted my soul: As a child that is weaned is towards his mother, so reward in my soul. Let Israel hope in the Lord, from henceforth now and for ever. ”

  • BBE

    “ Out of the deep have I sent up my cry to you, O Lord. Lord, let my voice come before you: let your ears be awake to the voice of my prayer. O Jah, if you took note of every sin, who would go free? But there is forgiveness with you, so that you may be feared. I am waiting for the Lord, my soul is waiting for him, and my hope is in his word. My soul is watching for the Lord more than those who are watching for the morning; yes, more than the watchers for the morning. O Israel, have hope in the Lord; for with the Lord is mercy and full salvation. And he will make Israel free from all his sins.”

  • KJVA

    “Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications. If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared. I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning. Let Israel hope in the Lord: for with the Lord there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption. And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities. ”

Psalms 130 — Context

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.

Psalms 130:1-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 130:1-1953 say?
Psalms 130:1-1953 in the King James Version reads: “Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications. If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared. I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning. Let Israel hope in the Lord: for with the Lord there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption. And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities. ”
Where is Psalms 130:1-1953 in the Bible?
Psalms 130:1-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 130, verses 1–1953.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 130:1-1953.
What translation should I read Psalms 130:1-1953 in?
Psalms 130:1-1953 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 130:1-1953?
Psalms 130:1-1953 reads (KJV): “Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications. If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared. I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning. Let Israel hope in the Lord: for with the Lord there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption. And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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