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Psalms 130:5

Psalms 130:5
I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

My soul waiteth for the Lord,.... This is repeated for the confirmation of it, and to show the vehement and constant disposition of his mind towards the Lord; as well as for the sake of what follows:…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

I wait for the Lord - That is, in this state of distress and trouble - from these “depths” of woe, and sorrow, and conviction of sin. This implies two things: (1) that he had no other dependence; (2)…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 130:5-8

Here, I. The psalmist engages himself to trust in God and to wait for him, Psa 130:5, Psa 130:6. Observe, 1. His dependence upon God, expressed in a climax, it being a a song of degrees, or ascents:…