Psalm 130:2

Translations

Modern

O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy.

Traditional

Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.

Literal

O Lord, listen to my voice! Let Your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications!

Latin

Domine, exaudi vocem meam. Fiant aures tuæ intendentes in vocem deprecationis meæ.

Original

Hebrew

English

O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy.

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

2 Chronicles 6:40
Now, my God, may Your eyes be open and Your ears attentive to the prayer offered in this place.
Psalm 61:1–2
For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.
Isaiah 37:17
Incline Your ear, O LORD, and hear; open Your eyes, O LORD, and see. Listen to all the words that Sennacherib has sent to defy the living God.
Nehemiah 1:11
O Lord, may Your ear be attentive to my prayer and to the prayers of Your servants who delight to revere Your name. Give Your servant success this day, I pray, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” (At that time I was the cupbearer to the king.)
Nehemiah 1:6
…let Your eyes be open and Your ears attentive to hear the prayer that I, Your servant, now pray before You day and night for Your servants, the Israelites. I confess the sins that we Israelites have committed against You. Both I and my father’s house have sinned.
Daniel 9:17–19
So now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of Your servant. For Your sake, O Lord, cause Your face to shine upon Your desolate sanctuary.
Psalm 55:1–2
For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. Listen to my prayer, O God, and do not ignore my plea.
Psalm 140:6
I say to the LORD, “You are my God.” Hear, O LORD, my cry for help.
Psalm 64:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Hear, O God, my voice of complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy.
Psalm 5:1–2
For the choirmaster, to be accompanied by flutes. A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD; consider my groaning.
Psalm 17:1
A prayer of David. Hear, O LORD, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer—it comes from lips free of deceit.
Psalm 28:2
Hear my cry for mercy when I call to You for help, when I lift up my hands toward Your holy sanctuary.

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

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 Repentance: Exemplified

Psalm 130:2

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