Psalms 130:3 nasb — If You, LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand?

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"If You, LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand?"

— Psalms 130:3, NASB

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KJV
“If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?”
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ASV
“If thou, Jehovah, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? ”
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WEB
“If you, Yah, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand?”
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NET
“If you, O LORD, were to keep track of sins, O Lord, who could stand before you?”
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DRB
“Let Israel hope in the Lord, from henceforth now and for ever. ”
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BBE
“O Jah, if you took note of every sin, who would go free?”
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KJVA
“If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?”
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Psalms 130 — Context

Out of the depths I have cried to You, O LORD.

Lord, hear my voice! Let Your ears be attentive To the voice of my supplications.

If You, LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand?

But there is forgiveness with You, That You may be feared.

I wait for the LORD, my soul does wait, And in His word do I hope.

My soul waits for the Lord More than the watchmen for the morning; Indeed, more than the watchmen for the morning.

Psalms 130:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 130:3 say?

Psalms 130:3 in the NASB reads: “If You, LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand?”

Where is Psalms 130:3 in the Bible?

Psalms 130:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 130, verse 3.

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 130:3.

What translation should I read Psalms 130:3 in?

Psalms 130:3 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 130:3?

Psalms 130:3 reads (NASB): “If You, LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand?” 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.

Psalms 130:3 nasb — If You, LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand?

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