Psalm 130
De profundis — Out of the depths
Cry from the depths with waiting for the Lord; with him is plenteous redemption.
Excerpt
Out of the depths I have cried to thee, O Lord: Lord, hear my voice. … With the Lord there is mercy: and with him plentiful redemption. And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.
Tags
- lament
- hope
- mercy
When it helps
- depression
- waiting on God
- prayer for the dead
Suggested modes
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- Lectio
- Slow read
- Journal
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