Psalms 130:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

PSALM 130 THE ARGUMENT This Psalm was composed by the prophet when he was conflicting with horrors of his conscience for the guilt of his sins, and imploring God's mercy and pardon. The psalmist being troubled for and acknowledging his sins, professeth his hope in God, Psalms 130:1-6, and exhorteth Israel to hope also in him, Psalms 130:7,8. Being overwhelmed with deep distresses and terrors, and ready to despair.

Psalms 130:1

1 Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD.