Psalm 130:4

Translations

Modern

But with You there is forgiveness, so that You may be feared.

Traditional

But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.

Literal

But with You is forgiveness, so that You may be feared.

Latin

Quia apud te propitiatio est; et propter legem tuam sustinui te, Domine. Sustinuit anima mea in verbo ejus:

Original

Hebrew

English

But with You there is forgiveness, so that You may be feared.

Notes

Psalms 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 130:1–8

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

Jeremiah 33:8–9
And I will cleanse them from all the iniquity they have committed against Me, and will forgive all their sins of rebellion against Me.
Isaiah 55:7
Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.
Psalm 86:5
For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.
1 Kings 8:39–40
…be heard by You from heaven, Your dwelling place. And may You forgive and act, and repay each man according to all his ways, since You know his heart—for You alone know the hearts of all men—
Daniel 9:9
To the Lord our God belong compassion and forgiveness, even though we have rebelled against Him
2 Corinthians 5:19
…that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation.
Colossians 1:14
…in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Micah 7:18–20
Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance—who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion?
Isaiah 1:18
“Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.
Ephesians 1:7
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace
Hosea 3:5
Afterward, the people of Israel will return and seek the LORD their God and David their king. They will come trembling to the LORD and to His goodness in the last days.
Romans 8:1
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

Glossary

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

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Fear of God: Reverence God: Mercy of Godly Fear: Motives to The Forgiveness of God Pardon: should Lead to Fearing God Sin: Forgiveness of

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