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Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley, [1754-65], at sacred-texts.com

Psalms Chapter 130

Psalms 130:3

psa 130:3

Mark - Observe them accurately and punish them as they deserve. Stand - At thy tribunal.

Psalms 130:4

psa 130:4

Forgiveness - Thou art able and ready to forgive repenting sinners. Feared - Not with a slavish, but with a childlike fear. This mercy of thine is the foundation of all religion, without which men would desperately proceed in their impious courses.

Psalms 130:5

psa 130:5

I wait - That he would pardon my sins.

Psalms 130:6

psa 130:6

They - Whether soldiers that keep the night - watches in an army, or the priests or Levites who did so in the temple.

Psalms 130:7

psa 130:7

Israel - Every true Israelite. Plenteous - Abundantly sufficient for all persons who accept it upon God's terms.

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