Psalms 130:7
A plain-spoken deep dive on this verse. Read the chapter →
O Israel, put your hope in the LORD, for with the LORD is loving devotion, and with Him is redemption in abundance.
Commentaries
Excerpts gathered from published commentaries to ground the reading.
This psalm relates not to any temporal concern, either personal or public, but it is wholly taken up with the affairs of the soul. It is reckoned one of the seven penitential psalms, which have sometimes been made use of by penitents, upon their admission into the church; and, in singing it, we are all concerned to apply it to ourselves. The psalmist here expresses, I. His desire towards God (Psa 130:1, Psa 130:2). II. His repentance before God (Psa 130:3, Psa 130:4). III. His attendance upon God (Psa 130:5, Psa 130:6). IV. His expectations from God (Psa 130:7, Psa 130:8). And, as in water face answers to face, so does the heart of one humble penitent to another. A song of degrees.
Open source ↗130:7-8 Israel is invited to hope in the Lord (9:18; 27:14; 131:3) because the Lord pays the costly price for redemption and covers whatever sin separates humans from him (see also 111:9; Exod 6:6-8; 2 Sam 7:23-24; Isa 43:1-4; Titus 2:14; Heb 9:12; 1 Pet 1:18).
Open source ↗Original language
The Hebrew and Greek words behind this passage, with Strong's numbers — from openscriptures (CC BY-SA).
Cross-references
Other passages the community most often connects to this one. Tap to read.
He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.
And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.
But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness.
For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.
O Israel, put your hope in the LORD, both now and forevermore.
For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he can already see?
Let the wicked man forsake his own way and the unrighteous man his own thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.
For You are my hope, O Lord GOD, my confidence from my youth.
But I will leave within you a meek and humble people, and they will trust in the name of the LORD.
So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward.