130Psalms 130

A Prayer for Help

1From the depths of my despair I call to you, Lord.Select Psalms 130:1

2Hear my cry, O Lord; listen to my call for help!Select Psalms 130:2

3If you kept a record of our sins, who could escape being condemned?Select Psalms 130:3

4But you forgive us, so that we should stand in awe of you.Select Psalms 130:4

5I wait eagerly for the Lord's help, and in his word I trust.Select Psalms 130:5

6I wait for the Lord more eagerly than sentries wait for the dawn— than sentries wait for the dawn.Select Psalms 130:6

7Israel, trust in the Lord, because his love is constant and he is always willing to save.Select Psalms 130:7

8He will save his people Israel from all their sins.Select Psalms 130:8