Psalm 130:2-5 ASV

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

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 130:5-8

Here, I. The psalmist engages himself to trust in God and to wait for him, Ps. 130:5, 6. Observe, 1. His dependence upon God, expressed in a climax, it being a a song of degrees, or ascents: ?I wait for the Lord; from him I expect relief and comfort, believing it will come, longing till it does come, but patiently bearing the delay of it, and resolving to look for it from no other hand. My soul doth wait; I wait for him in sincerity, and not in profession only. I am an expectant, and it is for... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 130:2

Lord, hear my voice ,.... His prayer, which was vocal: God is a God hearing prayer; sometimes his people think he does not hear them; but he always does, and in his own time answers; for to hear prayer with him is to answer it; which he does likewise in his own way as well as time; and not always in the way and at the time his people would have him; let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications ; his prayers put up in an humble suppliant manner, for grace and mercy; not... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 130:3

If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities ,.... Or "observe" F6 תשמר "observaveris", V. L. Pagninus, Montanus, Musculus, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator, Michaelis. them. Not but that God does observe the sins of men: he sees all the evil actions of bad men done in the dark, which cannot hide them from him; and all the iniquities of good men, so as to correct and chastise for them, but not with his eye of vindictive justice. Or "keep" F7 "Serves", Cocceius; "servaveris", Muis. ... 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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 130:5

I wait for the Lord ,.... For his gracious presence and the light of his countenance, being in darkness, as well as in the deep; for his salvation and deliverance out of the depths of distress; for an answer of prayer, having cried unto him for application of pardoning grace he had some view and hopes of; and for the performance of promises the Lord had made to him; and for eternal glory and happiness: all which are to be patiently and quietly waited for, God having his set time to do them;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 130:2

Lord, hear my voice - They could have no helper but God, and to him they earnestly seek for relief. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 130:3

If thou - shouldest mark iniquities - If thou shouldst set down every deviation in thought, word, and deed from thy holy law; and if thou shouldst call us into judgment for all our infidelities, both of heart and life; O Lord, who could stand? Who could stand such a trial, and who could stand acquitted in the judgment? This is a most solemn saying; and if we had not the doctrine that is in the next verse, who could be saved? 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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 130:5

I wait for the Lord - The word קוה kavah , which we translate to wait, properly signifies the extension of a cord from one point to another. This is a fine metaphor: God is one point, the human heart is the other; and the extended cord between both is the earnest believing desire of the soul. This desire, strongly extended from the heart to God, in every mean of grace, and when there is none, is the active, energetic waiting which God requires, and which will be successful. read more

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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 130:5-8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 130:2

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 130:3

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 130:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 130:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 130:3

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 130:5

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