Psalms 130:6
Psalms 130:6 in Multiple Translations
My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning— more than watchmen wait for the morning.
My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning.
My soul waiteth for the Lord More than watchmen wait for the morning; Yea, more than watchmen for the morning.
My soul is watching for the Lord more than those who are watching for the morning; yes, more than the watchers for the morning.
I long for the Lord to come, more than watchmen longing for the dawn to come, more than watchmen longing for the dawn to come.
My soule waiteth on the Lord more then the morning watch watcheth for the morning.
My soul [is] for the Lord, More than those watching for morning, Watching for morning!
My soul longs for the Lord more than watchmen long for the morning, more than watchmen for the morning.
My soul waiteth for the LORD more than they that watch for the morning: I say , more than they that watch for the morning.
I wait for Yahweh to help me more than watchmen wait for the light to dawn; yes, I wait more eagerly than they do!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 130:6
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Psalms 130:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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נַפְשִׁ֥/י
לַֽ/אדֹנָ֑/י
מִ/שֹּׁמְרִ֥ים
לַ֝/בֹּ֗קֶר
שֹׁמְרִ֥ים
לַ/בֹּֽקֶר
נַפְשִׁ֥/י
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
לַֽ/אדֹנָ֑/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
Lord
Prep | N-mp | Suff
מִ/שֹּׁמְרִ֥ים
shâmar
H8104
to keep
Prep | V-Qal
לַ֝/בֹּ֗קֶר
bôqer
H1242
morning
Prep | N-ms
שֹׁמְרִ֥ים
shâmar
H8104
to keep
V-Qal
לַ/בֹּֽקֶר
bôqer
H1242
morning
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 130:6
נַפְשִׁ֥/י
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
לַֽ/אדֹנָ֑/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
"Lord"
Prep | 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.
מִ/שֹּׁמְרִ֥ים
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
Prep | V-Qal
To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.
Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.
לַ֝/בֹּ֗קֶר
bôqer
H1242
"morning"
Prep | N-ms
The break of day or morning, a time of new beginnings, as in the morning sacrifices in Exodus 29:39 or the resurrection of Jesus on the first day of the week in John 20:1.
Definition: 1) morning, break of day 1a) morning 1a1) of end of night 1a2) of coming of daylight 1a3) of coming of sunrise 1a4) of beginning of day 1a5) of bright joy after night of distress (fig.) 1b) morrow, next day, next morning
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase]) day, early, morning, morrow. See also: Genesis 1:5; 1 Samuel 11:11; Psalms 5:4.
שֹׁמְרִ֥ים
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
V-Qal
To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.
Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.
לַ/בֹּֽקֶר
bôqer
H1242
"morning"
Prep | N-ms
The break of day or morning, a time of new beginnings, as in the morning sacrifices in Exodus 29:39 or the resurrection of Jesus on the first day of the week in John 20:1.
Definition: 1) morning, break of day 1a) morning 1a1) of end of night 1a2) of coming of daylight 1a3) of coming of sunrise 1a4) of beginning of day 1a5) of bright joy after night of distress (fig.) 1b) morrow, next day, next morning
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase]) day, early, morning, morrow. See also: Genesis 1:5; 1 Samuel 11:11; Psalms 5:4.
Study Notes — Psalms 130:6
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- Psalms 130:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 130:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 130:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 130:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 130:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 130:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 130:6
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 130:6
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 130:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 130:6
- Sermons on Psalms 130:6
Context — Out of the Depths
4But with You there is forgiveness, so that You may be feared.
5I wait for the LORD; my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope.
6My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning— more than watchmen wait for the morning.
7O Israel, put your hope in the LORD, for with the LORD is loving devotion, and with Him is redemption in abundance. 8And He will redeem Israel from all iniquity.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 63:6 | When I remember You on my bed, I think of You through the watches of the night. |
| 2 | Psalms 119:147 | I rise before dawn and cry for help; in Your word I have put my hope. |
| 3 | Psalms 134:1 | Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! |
| 4 | Isaiah 21:8 | Then the lookout shouted: “Day after day, my lord, I stand on the watchtower; night after night I stay at my post. |
| 5 | Acts 27:29 | Fearing that we would run aground on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern and prayed for daybreak. |
Psalms 130:6 Summary
[This verse means that the psalmist is waiting for God's help and presence in their life, and they are waiting with great anticipation and expectation, just like watchmen wait for the morning light to come. The psalmist is trusting in God's goodness and promises, and is putting their hope in His word, as mentioned in Psalm 130:5. This is similar to what we read in Psalm 27:14, where we are encouraged to wait patiently for the Lord. By waiting for the Lord, we can experience His deliverance and comfort, and trust in His sovereignty and timing.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to wait for the Lord like watchmen wait for the morning?
Waiting for the Lord means to eagerly anticipate and expect His presence and deliverance, just like watchmen long for the morning light to break through the darkness, as seen in Psalm 130:6 and supported by Isaiah 40:31, which promises that those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength.
Why is the phrase 'more than watchmen wait for the morning' repeated in Psalm 130:6?
The repetition emphasizes the depth of the psalmist's longing and anticipation for the Lord's presence, highlighting the intensity of their desire for God's deliverance and comfort, similar to the expressions of longing in Psalm 42:1-2.
How can we apply the concept of waiting for the Lord in our own lives?
We can apply this concept by trusting in God's sovereignty and timing, just as the psalmist did, and by putting our hope in His word, as mentioned in Psalm 130:5, and waiting patiently for His deliverance, as encouraged in Psalm 27:14.
What role does faith play in waiting for the Lord?
Faith plays a crucial role in waiting for the Lord, as it allows us to trust in God's goodness and promises, even when we cannot see the outcome, as expressed in Hebrews 11:1 and supported by the example of the psalmist in Psalm 130:5-6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to wait for the Lord's deliverance or guidance, and how can I cultivate a deeper trust in His timing?
- How can I, like the watchmen, eagerly anticipate and look forward to the Lord's presence in my life, even in the midst of challenges or darkness?
- What are some Bible verses or promises that I can hold onto while waiting for the Lord, and how can I apply them to my current circumstances?
- In what ways can I, like the psalmist, express my longing and anticipation for the Lord's presence in my life, and what role can prayer and worship play in this process?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 130:6
My soul [waiteth] for the Lord,.... This is repeated for the confirmation of it, and to show the vehement and constant disposition of his mind towards the Lord; as well as for the sake of what
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 130:6
My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 130:6
Whether soldiers that keep the night watches in an army or city, or the priests or Levites who did so in the temple; who being wearied with hard service and want of convenient rest, diligently look for and fervently desire the morning, when they may be discharged. Compare .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 130:6
Psalms 130:6 My soul [waiteth] for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: [I say, more than] they that watch for the morning.Ver. 6. My soul waiteth for the Lord] Or, watcheth for the Lord, Heb. my soul to the Lord, an ecliptical, concise speech, importing strong affection, as doth also the following reduplication, Prae custodibus ad mane, prae custodibus ad mane. I say, more than they] Or, more than they that watch for the morning wait for the morning; wherein they may sleep, which by night they might not do.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 130:6
(6) Watch for the morning.—Comp. Psalms 123:2 for another figure of the same earnest upward gaze. In the “watcher for the dawn” there may be an allusion to the Levite-sentinel whose duty it was to signal the first ray of dawn, and the moment for commencing the sacred rites of the Temple (Psalms 134:1), but the figure if general, as marking the impatience of a deeply agitated soul—a sufferer waiting for relief, a contrite sinner for forgiveness—is as striking as graceful. (See Deuteronomy 28:67.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 130:6
Verse 6. More than they that watch for the morning.] I believe the original should be read differently from what it is here. The Chaldee has, "More than they who observe the morning watches, that they may offer the morning oblation." This gives a good sense, and is, perhaps, the true meaning. Most of the Versions have "From the morning to the night watches." Or the passage may be rendered, "My soul waiteth for the Lord from the morning watches to the morning watches." That is, "I wait both day and night."
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 130:6
6. My soul (looketh) for the Lord, More than watchmen (look) for the morning, (Yea, more than) watchmen for the morning (R.V.). More anxiously than the watchman longs for the dawn which is to release him from his duty does the devout Israelite long for the end of the night of trouble and the dawn of a happier day. The repetition of watchmen for the morning gives a touch of pathetic earnestness. Most commentators suppose that military sentinels are meant by watchmen; but the Targum renders, “My soul waits for Jehovah, more than the keepers of the morning-watch which they keep in order to offer the morning sacrifice,” understanding the allusion to be to the custom that one of the Levites who kept the night watch in the Temple was appointed to watch for the moment of the dawn, at which the daily sacrifice was to be offered. This explanation adds point to the comparison, for the Levites were watching with eager expectation for a dawn which would bring not merely release from toil but positive blessing, in the renewed assurance of God’s covenant mercy. The P.B.V. before the morning watch, I say, before the morning watch, is derived from Münster’s ante custodes matutinos, ante custodes, inquam, matutinos. Coverdale’s original rendering, frô the one morn-ynge to the other, was taken from the Zürich Version, “von einer morgenwacht zur anderen.”
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 130:6
My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning - More intently; more anxiously.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 130:6
6. More than they that watch for the morning—It is not the common watch, that is here alluded to, but the Levitical watch in the temple, which were sent to discover and announce the first streaks of
Sermons on Psalms 130:6
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The Night Watches (31 Day Devotional) by John MacDuff | John MacDuff preaches about the various attributes of God, emphasizing His glory, immutability, omnipotence, omnipresence, wisdom, holiness, justice, love, grace, tenderness, patie |
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(Finding God's Will) 2. Conditions for Finding God's Will by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes that finding God's will is deeply rooted in our personal relationship with Him, highlighting that many seek guidance without truly desiring God Himself. He ou |
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Sunrise Tomorrow by Vance Havner | Vance Havner reflects on the beauty and significance of sunrise, drawing parallels between the physical dawn and the spiritual hope found in Christ's return. He emphasizes that jus |
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Wait for Light by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston, preaching on the importance of patience and waiting on the Lord, emphasizes the soul's calm endurance in seeking God's light before taking action. She highlig |
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Hebrews 8:1-13 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the superiority of Jesus as the High Priest who sits at the right hand of God, emphasizing His role as the Minister of the sanctuary and the true Tab |
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Cost of Worship - Part 2 by Leonard Ravenhill | The sermon transcript is a collection of fragmented and disjointed sentences that lack coherence and a clear message. It includes random phrases about murder, rape, and other unrel |
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Bearing Fruit - Part 7 by Keith Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the vital importance of maintaining a consistent and genuine quiet time with God, highlighting how neglecting this time can lead to spiritual downfall and th |