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psalms 130:1

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Psalms 130:1

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”

— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

A Song of degrees. Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD.

Psalms 130:1 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 130:1

Theological / Devotional

Out of the depths. Latin, de profundis; hence the psalm has been named the De profundis Psalm. The psalmist was in deep distress, but he recognized that the Lord delights to answer prayer under such circumstances.

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