Psalms 130:5 kjv — I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.

King James Version

"I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope."

— Psalms 130:5, King James Version

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ASV
“I wait for Jehovah, my soul doth wait, And in his word do I hope. ”
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WEB
“I wait for Yahweh. My soul waits. I hope in his word.”
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NET
“I rely on the LORD, I rely on him with my whole being; I wait for his assuring word.”
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BBE
“I am waiting for the Lord, my soul is waiting for him, and my hope is in his word.”
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KJVA
“I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.”
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Psalms 130 — Context

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 130:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 130:5 say?

Psalms 130:5 in the King James Version reads: “I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.”

Where is Psalms 130:5 in the Bible?

Psalms 130:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 130, verse 5.

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 130:5.

What translation should I read Psalms 130:5 in?

Psalms 130:5 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 130:5?

Psalms 130:5 reads (KJV): “I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.” 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 130:5 kjv — I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.

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