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Psalms 130:1-8 open_in_new
CXXX. Waiting for God.
Psalms 130:1. depths refers primarily to God's exaltation in heaven, man's position far below on earth.
Psalms 130:4. The fear of Yahweh was to pious Jews the sum of religion. If God withdrew His kindness and pardon, no man could stand. On the other hand, forgiveness encourages a sinner to fear God and keep His commandments. The LXX reads, for thy name's sake.