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.”
Bibliographical Information Peake, Arthur. "Commentary on Psalms 130". "Peake's Commentary on the Bible ". https://beta.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/pfc/psalms-130.html. 1919.
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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.”