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Psalms 130:1

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

From the deepest place of despair, I have cried out to you, O Lord.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is calling out to God from a place of deep trouble or emotional pain.

📚 Historical Context

Psalm 130 is part of the Book of Psalms, a collection of songs and prayers used in ancient Israelite worship, often during times of temple services or personal devotion. This verse reflects a cry from deep emotional or spiritual distress, likely written during periods of national exile or individual suffering in Israel's history, such as the Babylonian captivity. In the broader biblical narrative, it echoes the theme of human vulnerability and dependence on God's mercy, common in the psalms attributed to David or other ancient writers.

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