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Lutheran reading notes

In Psalms chapter 130, the wisdom literature continues to explore prayer, worship, lament, praise, and trust in God. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes humanity’s limitations and the need to rely on God's grace and promises. The chapter highlights the contrast between human striving and the faithfulness of God.

Theme: Wisdom, prayer, and faithful living Key people: Wise figures Key place: Israel Liturgical use: Wisdom lections
1 [A Song of degrees.] Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD.
Psalms 130:1 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
2 Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.
Psalms 130:2 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
3 If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?
Psalms 130:3 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
4 But {there is} forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.
Psalms 130:4 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
5 I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.
Psalms 130:5 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
6 My soul {waiteth} for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: {I say, more than} they that watch for the morning. {I say...: or, which watch unto}
Psalms 130:6 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
7 Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD {there is} mercy, and with him {is} plenteous redemption.
Psalms 130:7 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
8 And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.
Psalms 130:8 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.