Psalms 130:3-4

130:3 If you, O Lord, were to keep track of sins,

O Lord, who could stand before you?

130:4 But you are willing to forgive,

so that you might be honored.

Psalms 130:7

130:7 O Israel, hope in the Lord,

for the Lord exhibits loyal love,

and is more than willing to deliver.


tn Heb “observe.”

tn The words “before you” are supplied in the translation for clarification. The psalmist must be referring to standing before God’s judgment seat. The rhetorical question expects the answer, “No one.”

tn Or “surely.”

tn Heb “for with you [there is] forgiveness.”

tn Or “consequently you are.”

tn Heb “feared.”

tn Heb “for with the Lord [is] loyal love.”

tn Heb “and abundantly with him [is] redemption.”