Psalm 130:1

Translations

Modern

A song of ascents. Out of the depths I cry to You, O LORD!

Traditional

A Song of degrees. Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord.

Literal

A Song of the Ascents. Out of the depths I have called out to You, O YHWH!

Latin

Canticum graduum. De profundis clamavi ad te, Domine;

Original

Hebrew

English

A song of ascents. Out of the depths I cry to You, O LORD!

Notes

Psalms 130:1–3

A cry from the depths comes from a place of deep distress (compare Psalm 69:2, 14; Isaiah 51:10; Ezekiel 27:34). Feeling weak, the psalmist prays for God's favor.

Psalms 130:1–8

Beginning with himself as a representative of the community, the psalmist cries for God’s mercy (Psalm 130:1–3) out of deep distress. He places his hope in the Lord (Psalm 130:4–6), trusting that the Lord will rescue in his own time and way. With this confidence, the psalmist invites Israel to wait for the Lord (Psalm 130:7–8).

Psalms 120:1–134:3

These short and memorable songs were sung by pilgrims as they traveled to Jerusalem for the national festivals held three times each year (Deuteronomy 16:16). The title of these psalms includes a Hebrew word that can mean “steps” or “stairs.” Some scholars understand it to mean “going up to Jerusalem.” These psalms, often called the Songs of Ascents, lead the listener on a journey to Jerusalem to praise God for his goodness to Israel through history.

Related verses

Hebrews 5:7
During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.
Psalm 42:7
Deep calls to deep in the roar of Your waterfalls; all Your breakers and waves have rolled over me.
Psalm 69:14–15
Rescue me from the mire and do not let me sink; deliver me from my foes and out of the deep waters.
Jonah 2:2–4
…saying: “In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered me. From the belly of Sheol I called for help, and You heard my voice.
Lamentations 3:53–55
They dropped me alive into a pit and cast stones upon me.
Psalm 116:3–4
The ropes of death entangled me; the anguish of Sheol overcame me; I was confronted by trouble and sorrow.
Psalm 71:20
Though You have shown me many troubles and misfortunes, You will revive me once again. Even from the depths of the earth You will bring me back up.
Psalm 69:1–2
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of David. Save me, O God, for the waters are up to my neck.
Psalm 25:16–18
Turn to me and be gracious, for I am lonely and afflicted.
Psalm 18:16
He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters.
Psalm 40:2
He lifted me up from the pit of despair, out of the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm.
Psalm 18:4–6
The cords of death encompassed me; the torrents of chaos overwhelmed me.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Degrees, Song of Hallel Mercy Music Psalms, Book of Song of Ascents Song of Ascents, Song of Degrees

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Prayer: Importunity In Psalms: Penitential Repentance: Exemplified

Psalm 130:1

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