Psalms 130:2

When I was not humble in thought, then I lifted up my soul. Like one who has been weaned from his mother, so was I recompensed in my soul.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

1A Canticle in steps: of David. O Lord, my heart has not been exalted, and my eyes have not been raised up. Neither have I walked in greatness, nor in wonders beyond me.

3Let Israel hope in the Lord, from this time forward and even forever.

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 6:40For you are my God. Let your eyes be open, I beg you, and let your ears be attentive to the prayer that is made in this place.

Nehemiah 1:11I beg you, O Lord, may your ear be attentive to the prayer of your servant, and to the prayer of your servants who are willing to fear your name. And so, guide your servant today, and grant to him mercy before this man.” For I was the cupbearer of the king.

Psalms 5:3Attend to the voice of my prayer, my King and my God.

Psalms 28:2Bring to the Lord, glory and honor. Bring to the Lord, glory for his name. Adore the Lord in his holy court.

Psalms 61:1Unto the end. For Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.

Psalms 140:6Their judges have been engulfed, joined to the rocks. They will hear my words, which have prevailed,

Matthew Henry on Psalms 130:2-5

God's Regard to His Church. 1 Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord . 2 Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications. 3 If thou, Lord , shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? 4 But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared. In these verses we are taught, I. Whatever condition we are in, though ever so deplorable, to continue calling upon God, v. 1 . The best men may sometimes be in the depths, in great trouble and affliction, and utterly… Read the whole commentary →

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