Psalm 130

Psalm 130 directs saints towards the true hope of God's Israel, which is redemption from ALL iniquities. This psalm somewhat parallels the converion experience of many saints: deeply burdened by sins they cry unto God; they realize the absolute holiness of God which condemns sinners; they are relieved by the knowledge of God's mercy and forgiveness which prompts them to serve Him with godly fear; they trust in the promises of his word and patiently long for him; their hope is in God, his mercies and his redemption, not in themselves.