Psalms 130:7

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 130:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “O Israel, hope in Jehovah; For with Jehovah there is lovingkindness, And with him is plenteous redemption.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

O Israel, hope in Jehovah; For with Jehovah there is lovingkindness, And with him is plenteous redemption.
Psalms 130:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 130

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7O Israel, hope in Jehovah; For with Jehovah there is lovingkindness, And with him is plenteous redemption.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Let Israel hope in the Lord, etc.] The psalmist having himself hope in the Lord and in his word, through a view of forgiveness with him, exhorts and encourages others to do so likewise, even every Israelite indeed; and such may comfortably hope in him for salvation, which was designed, contrived, promised, and now wrought out for sinners, the chief of sinners, and to be had freely; and the Gospel declaration is, that whosoever believes in Christ shall be saved; as well as for the remission of sin, which God has promised in covenant; proclaimed in Christ, whom he has sent to obtain it, and exalted to give it; and has declared in the Gospel that whoever believes in him shall have it; and also…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Let Israel hope in the Lord - In such circumstances of affliction and distress, let not the people of God despair. In the darkest night, in calamities deep and prolonged, let not those who love God despair. The morning will dawn; the light will break in the east; deliverance and joy will come. The Hebrew here is, “Trust, O Israel, in the Lord.” The design of the Psalmist seems to be, from his own experience, to persuade others - the afflicted people of God - to put their trust in Him in whom he had himself hoped. From the very depths of affliction, guilt, and almost despair, he had looked to the Lord: encouraged and persuaded by his example, he would now entreat the people of God everywhere…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Israel - Every true Israelite. Plenteous - Abundantly sufficient for all persons who accept it upon God's terms. Next: Psalms Chapter 131”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“130:7-8 Israel is invited to hope in the Lord (9:18; 27:14; 131:3) because the Lord pays the costly price for redemption and covers whatever sin separates humans from him (see also 111:9; Exod 6:6-8; 2 Sam 7:23-24; Isa 43:1-4; Titus 2:14; Heb 9:12; 1 Pet 1:18).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Let Israel: Psa 40:3, Psa 71:5, Psa 115:9-13, Psa 131:1, Psa 131:3; Zep 3:12 for with: Psa 130:4, Psa 86:5, Psa 86:15; Isa 55:7; Rom 5:20, Rom 5:21, Rom 8:24; Eph 1:7, Eph 1:8; Ti1 2:5, Ti1 2:6; Heb 10:35; Jo1 2:1, Jo1 2:2; Rev 5:9 Psalms 130:8”
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