Psalms 130:2
Psalms 130:2 in Multiple Translations
O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy.
Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.
Lord, hear my voice: Let thine ears be attentive To the voice of my supplications.
Lord, let my voice come before you: let your ears be awake to the voice of my prayer.
Please listen to my cry, and pay attention to what I'm asking.
Lord, heare my voyce: let thine eares attend to the voyce of my prayers.
Lord, hearken to my voice, Thine ears are attentive to the voice of my supplications.
Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my petitions.
LORD, hear my voice: let thy ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.
If I was not humbly minded, but exalted my soul: As a child that is weaned is towards his mother, so reward in my soul.
Yahweh, hear me, while I call out to you [SYN] to be merciful to me!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 130:2
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Psalms 130:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֲדֹנָ/י֮
שִׁמְעָ֪/ה
בְ/ק֫וֹלִ֥/י
תִּהְיֶ֣ינָה
אָ֭זְנֶי/ךָ
קַשֻּׁב֑וֹת
לְ֝/ק֗וֹל
תַּחֲנוּנָֽ/י
אֲדֹנָ/י֮
ʼĂdônây
H136
Lord
N-mp | Suff
שִׁמְעָ֪/ה
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
בְ/ק֫וֹלִ֥/י
qôwl
H6963
voice
Prep | N-ms | Suff
תִּהְיֶ֣ינָה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3fp
אָ֭זְנֶי/ךָ
ʼôzen
H241
ear
N-fd | Suff
קַשֻּׁב֑וֹת
qashshâb
H7183
attentive
Adj
לְ֝/ק֗וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
Prep | N-ms
תַּחֲנוּנָֽ/י
tachănûwn
H8469
supplication
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 130:2
אֲדֹנָ/י֮
ʼĂdônây
H136
"Lord"
N-mp | Suff
Adonay is a title used to refer to God, spoken in place of Yahweh as a sign of reverence and respect. It is used throughout the Bible to address God or refer to Him in a formal way. Adonay is a term of worship and devotion.
Definition: Lord - a title, spoken in place of Yahweh in Jewish display of reverence Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 430 OT verses. KJV: (my) Lord. See also: Genesis 15:2; Isaiah 3:17; Psalms 2:4.
שִׁמְעָ֪/ה
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
בְ/ק֫וֹלִ֥/י
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
תִּהְיֶ֣ינָה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
אָ֭זְנֶי/ךָ
ʼôzen
H241
"ear"
N-fd | Suff
The Hebrew word for ear, referring to the body part or the ability to hear, is used in various contexts, including listening to God's voice in Psalm 40:6. It can also mean to uncover or reveal something, as in 1 Samuel 20:2.
Definition: : ear 1) ear, as part of the body 2) ear, as organ of hearing 3) (subjective) to uncover the ear to reveal; the receiver of divine revelation
Usage: Occurs in 179 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] advertise, audience, [phrase] displease, ear, hearing, [phrase] show. See also: Genesis 20:8; Psalms 40:7; Psalms 10:17.
קַשֻּׁב֑וֹת
qashshâb
H7183
"attentive"
Adj
Being attentive or careful is what this Hebrew word means, describing someone who is paying close attention. It's used in Bible verses like Proverbs to encourage people to be careful listeners. The KJV translates it as 'attentive'.
Definition: attentive Another spelling of qash.shuv (קַשֻּׁב "attentive" H7183B)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: attent(-ive). See also: 2 Chronicles 6:40; Nehemiah 1:6; Psalms 130:2.
לְ֝/ק֗וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
Prep | N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
תַּחֲנוּנָֽ/י
tachănûwn
H8469
"supplication"
N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word describes an earnest or heartfelt prayer, often used to express a deep desire for God's help or favor. It can be a plea to man or God, seeking kindness or mercy. The KJV translates it as intreaty or supplication.
Definition: 1) supplication, supplication for favour 1a) to man 1b) to God
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: intreaty, supplication. See also: 2 Chronicles 6:21; Psalms 143:1; Psalms 28:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 130:2
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- Psalms 130:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 130:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 130:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 130:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 130:2
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 130:2
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 130:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 130:2
- Sermons on Psalms 130:2
Context — Out of the Depths
1Out of the depths I cry to You, O LORD!
2O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy.
3If You, O LORD, kept track of iniquities, then who, O Lord, could stand? 4But with You there is forgiveness, so that You may be feared.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 6:40 | Now, my God, may Your eyes be open and Your ears attentive to the prayer offered in this place. |
| 2 | Psalms 61:1–2 | Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer. From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. |
| 3 | Isaiah 37:17 | Incline Your ear, O LORD, and hear; open Your eyes, O LORD, and see. Listen to all the words that Sennacherib has sent to defy the living God. |
| 4 | Nehemiah 1:11 | O Lord, may Your ear be attentive to my prayer and to the prayers of Your servants who delight to revere Your name. Give Your servant success this day, I pray, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” (At that time I was the cupbearer to the king.) |
| 5 | Daniel 9:17–19 | So now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of Your servant. For Your sake, O Lord, cause Your face to shine upon Your desolate sanctuary. Incline Your ear, O my God, and hear; open Your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears Your name. For we are not presenting our petitions before You because of our righteous acts, but because of Your great compassion. O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act! For Your sake, O my God, do not delay, because Your city and Your people bear Your name.” |
| 6 | Nehemiah 1:6 | let Your eyes be open and Your ears attentive to hear the prayer that I, Your servant, now pray before You day and night for Your servants, the Israelites. I confess the sins that we Israelites have committed against You. Both I and my father’s house have sinned. |
| 7 | Psalms 17:1 | Hear, O LORD, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer— it comes from lips free of deceit. |
| 8 | Psalms 140:6 | I say to the LORD, “You are my God.” Hear, O LORD, my cry for help. |
| 9 | Psalms 64:1 | Hear, O God, my voice of complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy. |
| 10 | Psalms 5:1–2 | Give ear to my words, O LORD; consider my groaning. Attend to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I pray. |
Psalms 130:2 Summary
This verse, Psalms 130:2, is a heartfelt cry to God, asking Him to hear our voices and be attentive to our pleas for mercy. It's a recognition of our need for God's forgiveness and care, and a trust in His loving response, as seen in Psalms 103:8. Just like a child calls out to their parent in need, we can cry out to God, knowing He will hear us and be attentive to our needs, as promised in Jeremiah 33:3. By calling out to God in this way, we can experience His mercy and forgiveness, and live in the freedom and joy that comes from knowing we are loved and heard by Him, as seen in Romans 8:1.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to ask God to be attentive to our plea for mercy?
Asking God to be attentive to our plea for mercy means we are humbly recognizing our need for His forgiveness and care, as seen in Psalms 130:2, and seeking His loving response, as promised in Psalms 103:8, which tells us that God is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in love.
How can we be sure God will hear our voices when we cry out to Him?
We can be sure God will hear our voices when we cry out to Him because He is a loving Father who desires a personal relationship with us, as seen in Psalms 130:2 and supported by Jeremiah 33:3, which encourages us to call to Him and promises that He will answer us.
What is the significance of calling out to God as 'O Lord' in this verse?
Calling out to God as 'O Lord' in Psalms 130:2 is a sign of reverence and recognition of God's sovereignty, acknowledging His power and authority over our lives, similar to the way David addressed God in Psalms 23:1, where he says, 'The Lord is my Shepherd.'
How does this verse relate to our daily struggles and need for mercy?
This verse relates to our daily struggles and need for mercy by reminding us that we can cry out to God in our times of need, and He will hear our voices and be attentive to our pleas for mercy, as seen in Psalms 130:2, and this is supported by Philippians 4:6, which tells us to present our requests to God with thanksgiving.
Reflection Questions
- What are the depths from which I am crying out to God, and how can I express my heartfelt longings to Him?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my trust in God's attentive ear and loving response to my pleas for mercy?
- How does recognizing God's attentiveness to my pleas for mercy impact my daily life and relationships?
- What are some ways I can practice humility and recognition of my need for God's mercy, as expressed in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 130:2
Lord, hear my voice,.... 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
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 130:2
Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications. Lord, hear my voice; let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications (Psalms 28:2) - Hebrew, Adonai.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 130:2
Psalms 130:2 Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.Ver. 2. Lord, hear my voice] Precum exauditio identidem est precanda, Audience must be begged again and again; and if he once prepare our heart it is sure that he will cause his ear to hear, Psalms 10:17; as when we bid our children ask this or that of us, it is because we mean to give it them.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 130:2
Verse 2. Lord, hear my voice] They could have no helper but God, and to him they earnestly seek for relief.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 130:2
2. let thine ears be attentive] Cp. 2 Chronicles 6:40; 2 Chronicles 7:15; Nehemiah 1:7; Nehemiah 1:11. Penitent Israel can plead for the audience which sin made impossible (Isaiah 59:1-2). the voice &c.] Cp. Psalms 28:2.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 130:2
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.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 130:2
2. Lord—Hebrew, Adonah. This divine name occurs three times in this psalm, and that of Jehovah five times.
Sermons on Psalms 130:2
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2. the Revivalist by David Matthews | David Matthews preaches about God's divine methods in choosing leaders and servants for the Church, highlighting the wisdom in selecting the weak and despised to confound the might |
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Four Little Wise Creatures by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses four small and feeble creatures that God has created: ants, conies, locusts, and spiders. He emphasizes the wisdom displayed by these creatur |
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Keys to Prevailing Prayer by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of trusting in God and seeking His will in our prayers. He uses the example of Little Douglas MacArthur and the miraculous res |
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The Discipline of Disappointment - 20 by Jack Hibbs | Jack Hibbs delivers a powerful sermon on 'The Discipline of Disappointment,' emphasizing that disappointment is an inevitable part of life that can be managed through faith in God. |
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The Rock That Is Higher Than I by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for a higher power in times of overwhelming circumstances. He shares various examples of individuals facing difficult situations, su |
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Please God, Don't Ask Me to Do One More Thing! by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the importance of opening the door of our hearts to God, even when we feel overwhelmed and unable to do more. It encourages us to trust in God's provision an |
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"The Rock That Is Higher Than I" by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the importance of seeking refuge in God during overwhelming times, as expressed in Psalm 61. He reflects on the nature of man, asserting that our true identit |