Psalm 130:4

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 130:1-4

In these verses we are taught, I. Whatever condition we are in, though ever so deplorable, to continue calling upon God, Ps. 130:1. The best men may sometimes be in the depths, in great trouble and affliction, and utterly at a loss what to do, in the depths of distress and almost in the depths of despair, the spirit low and dark, sinking and drooping, cast down and disquieted. But, in the greatest depths, it is our privilege that we may cry unto God and be heard. A prayer may reach the heights... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 130:4

But there is forgiveness with thee ,.... And with God only; not with angels, nor any of the sons of men; and which flows from his grace and mercy, through the blood of his Son. It appears to be with him by his promise of it in covenant; by appointing his Son to shed his blood for it, and exalting him as a Saviour to give it; by proclaiming it in the Gospel; and by the numerous instances of it, both under the Old and under the New Testament. Or, there is "a propitiation with thee"; as the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 130:4

But there is forgiveness with thee - Thou canst forgive; mercy belongs to thee, as well as judgment. The doctrine here is the doctrine of St. John: "If any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and he is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world." "Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth; for the Lord hath spoken!" Jesus has died for our sins; therefore God can be just, and yet the justifier of him who... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 130:4

Verse 4 4.But with thee there is forgiveness. This verse leads us farther. Though all men confess with the mouth that there is no human being in the world whom God may not justly adjudge to everlasting death, should it so please him, yet how few are persuaded of the truth which the Prophet now adds, that the grace of which they stand in need shall not be denied them? They either sleep in their sins through stupidity, or fluctuate amidst a variety of doubts, and, at length, are overwhelmed with... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 130:1-8

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 130:1-8

Penitence and hope. We have the psalmist hero in— I. THE DEPTH OF SOME GREAT DISTRESS . It may be some severe loss he has sustained, and consequent loneliness of soul; or it may be some great disappointment of his hopes or defeat by the enemy; or it may be the persecution of those who reproach him for serious inconsistency; or it may be peril in which his cause or his life is threatened; or it may be a sad sense of personal unworthiness. Bat, whatever it may have been, it... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 130:1-8

De profundis. This psalm, whose date, authorship, and special reference no one certainly knows, nevertheless presents to us three marked stages in the experience of the writer of the psalm. I. IN THE DEPTHS . ( Psalms 130:1-3 .) Undoubtedly he knew what these were; and very deep depths they appear to have been. 1. His sad condition seems to have been brought about , not so much by any outward circumstances of his life , as by some inward spiritual distress . His... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 130:1-8

A cry to God for the forgiveness of sin. I. THE PROFOUND MISERY WHICH THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF SIN PRODUCES . ( Psalms 130:1-3 .) "Out of the depths. If thou shouldest mark," etc; iniquities, other "depths" than the depths of poverty or bodily affliction. II. THE STRONGEST MOTIVE TO THE REVERENT FEAR OF GOD . ( Psalms 130:4 .) "God freely forgives sin—not that men may think lightly of sin, but that they may magnify his grace and mercy in its... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 130:4

But there is forgiveness with thee (comp. Exodus 34:7 ; 1 Kings 8:30 , 1 Kings 8:34 , 1 Kings 8:36 , 1 Kings 8:39 . etc.; Psalms 25:13 ; Psalms 32:1 , etc.; Daniel 9:9 ; 1 John 1:9 , etc.). That thou mayest be feared . Milton makes his Satan say, "Then farewell hope, and, with hope, farewell fear!" ('Paradise Lost,' canto 1.). And certainly the true fear of God, which Scripture requires in us—a reverential, loving fear—could not exist, unless we had a confident hope in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 130:4

The assurance of God's forgiveness. The psalmist had this, and his history is recorded for our help—for the help of all those who desire this assurance. I. NOTE TO WHOM THIS BLESSED ASSURANCE IS GIVEN . 1. Not to every one . For many do not care for it—they think there is no need; they persuade themselves that God is easy, and will readily forgive. But this presumption is not God's assurance, for it gives them no settled rest; they have awful misgivings at... read more

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