Psalms 130 (KJV)

8 verses · King James Version · Formal equivalence (word-for-word)

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Psalms Chapter 130 contains 8 verses and is presented here in the King James Version (KJV), which uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1A Song of degrees. Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD.

2Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.

3If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?

4But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.

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

6My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning. <sup>I say: or, which watch unto</sup>

7Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.

8And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.

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What is Psalms 130 in the KJV?

Psalms 130 in the King James Version (KJV) contains 8 verses. The KJV uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach, first published in 1611.

How does the KJV translate Psalms 130 differently?

The King James Version uses formal equivalence (word-for-word), preserving the classic English of 1611. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 130 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 130 (KJV)?

Psalms Chapter 130 contains 8 verses in the King James Version. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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