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Psalm 130

Psalm 130 as poetry

·        Here is a poem that explains each verse and each word picture in Psalm 130. First, compare it with the translation in your Bible. This will help you to understand the parts of Psalm 130 that may seem difficult. Then use the poem again when you pray. Perhaps you have had experiences like those that the author of Psalm 130 had. Then you will be able to make the poem into your own prayer to God.

Psalm 130

A song for the journey to Jerusalem.

 

[1] During the most awful troubles I cry to you, God.

[2] God, please help me.

Listen to me when I call for help.

 

[3] If you kept a record of all my evil deeds, my situation would be hopeless.

[4] But you forgive.

And that is why people respect you.

 

[5] I wait for God to act.

My spirit waits.

I have hope because of his promises.

[6] My spirit waits for God.

I am more eager than the guards who wait for the dawn.

Yes, I am more eager than the guards who wait for the dawn.

 

[7] People in Israel, put your hope in God.

God is very kind.

He gives complete freedom to his people.

[8] He will free the people in Israel from all their evil deeds.

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