Psalms 130:2

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 130:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Lord, hear my voice: Let thine ears be attentive To the voice of my supplications.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Lord, hear my voice: Let thine ears be attentive To the voice of my supplications.
Psalms 130:2 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 130

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
2Lord, hear my voice: Let thine ears be attentive To the voice of my supplications.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Lord, hear my voice, etc.] His prayer, which was vocal: God is a God hearing prayer; sometimes his people think he does not hear them; but he always does, and in his own time answers; for to hear prayer with him is to answer it; which he does likewise in his own way as well as time; and not always in the way and at the time his people would have him; let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications; his prayers put up in an humble suppliant manner, for grace and mercy; not pleading merit and righteousness: these he desires God would hearken to and hear, listen unto, bow and incline his ears, as he is sometimes said to do; which is a wonderful instance of his condescension.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Lord, hear my voice - This is the prayer; this is what he cried. It is the language of earnest pleading. Let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications - Do not turn away from me; do not disregard my cry. See the notes at Psalms 5:1. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“let thine ears: Psa 5:1, Psa 5:2, Psa 17:1, Psa 55:1, Psa 55:2, Psa 61:1, Psa 61:2; Ch2 6:40; Neh 1:6, Neh 1:11; Isa 37:17; Dan 9:17-19 Psalms 130:3”
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