Psalm 130:7

Translations

Modern

O Israel, put your hope in the LORD, for with the LORD is loving devotion, and with Him is redemption in abundance.

Traditional

Let Israel hope in the Lord: for with the Lord there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.

Literal

Look with hope, O Israel, unto YHWH! For with YHWH is loving devotion, and redemption is abundant with Him.

Latin

Quia apud Dominum misericordia, et copiosa apud eum redemptio.

Original

Hebrew

English

O Israel, put your hope in the LORD, for with the LORD is loving devotion, and with Him is redemption in abundance.

Notes

Psalms 130:7–8

Israel is encouraged to hope in the Lord (Psalms 9:18; 27:14; 131:3) because the Lord pays the high price for redemption and removes the sin that separates humans from him (see also Psalm 111:9; Exodus 6:6–8; 2 Samuel 7:23–24; Isaiah 43:1–4; Titus 2:14; Hebrews 9:12; 1 Peter 1:18).

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

Ephesians 1:7–8
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace
Psalm 40:3
He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.
Revelation 5:9
And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.
Psalm 86:15
But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness.
Psalm 86:5
For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.
1 John 2:1–2
My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.
Romans 8:24
For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he can already see?
Psalm 131:3
O Israel, put your hope in the LORD, both now and forevermore.
Psalm 71:5
For You are my hope, O Lord GOD, my confidence from my youth.
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.
Romans 5:20–21
The law came in so that the trespass would increase; but where sin increased, grace increased all the more,
Psalm 130:4
But with You there is forgiveness, so that You may be feared.

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

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 Faith: Enjoined God: Mercy of Hope: Encourage Others To Hope: General Scriptures Concerning Redemption of Our Souls Redemption: Plenteous The Mercy of God: A Ground of Hope

Psalm 130:7

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