Psalms 130
Tyndale Open Study Notes 5 verses
Psalms 130:1
Ps 130 Beginning with himself as a representative of the community, the psalmist cries for God’s mercy (130:1-3) out of deep distress. He places his hope in the Lord (130:4-6), knowing that the Lord will rescue when and as he chooses. Based on this confidence, the psalmist invites Israel to wait for the Lord (130:7-8).130:1-3 A cry from the depths is from a place of deep distress (cp. 69:2, 14; Isa 51:10; Ezek 27:34). Out of the frailty of his being, the psalmist prays for divine favor.
Psalms 130:3
130:3 The psalmist knows that his sins make him guilty and deserving of God’s judgment.
Psalms 130:4
130:4-6 The good news comes in God’s readiness to forgive sinners. His grace encourages people to fear him and hope in him.
Psalms 130:5
130:5 God’s word imparts hope (119:42-43, 49; 147:11).
Psalms 130:7
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).