Psalm 130

Psalm 130
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Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV, Common Worship Psalter, ASB Psalter, and BCP Psalter) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Hebrew Interlinear Bible, WLCv, WLC5, CHES, AV.
- The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
- The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Hebrew text with concordance, commentaries.
- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
- Chapter X, The Epistle of Ignatius to the Magnesians, Ignatius of Antioch (c. 50 - 115). (Longer version only - 4th cent interpolation.)
- From Augustine's Exposition on the Psalms.
- Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
- From the Geneva Notes.
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
- From Wesley's Notes.
- "Plenteous Redemption; Psalm 130:7," Charles H. Spurgeon, 1861.
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2015.
- "The Dawn Psalm," meditations on the Psalms by Sylvia Purdie, 2015.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 130, Nancy deClaisse-Walford , prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
  - "The penitential psalms remind the reciter of the great divide between the goodness of God and the iniquity of humanity, but they also remind the reciter that 'with God' is 'steadfast love' and 'redemption.'"
- Commentary, Psalm 130 (Lent 5A), Elizabeth Webb, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2014.
  - "Together with the gentle companionship of others who have known suffering and redemption, the words of Psalm 130 can be a healing balm to the shattered soul, offering assurance of God's endless mercy, and of the divine companionship that will remake all that is broken."
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2014.
- "Hope in the Darkness," Faith Element, 2014.
- The Old Testament Readings (Lent 5A): Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 130, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
- The Timeless Psalms: 130, (Pentecost 11B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
- "Psalty Hatfields and McCoys," Rev. John Henson, 2012.
- "Active Waiting," Lisa Moss Degrenia, 2012.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 130, (Pentecost 5B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
- Commentary, Psalm 130 (Lent 5A), Jerome Creach, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011.
  - "The identification of authentic prayer offered 'out of the depths' is instructive because it reminds us of the key role petition and complaint play in biblical prayer."
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 130, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- Psalm 130, Suzanne Guthrie, "The Seven Penitential Psalms," At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2011.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Psalm 130, Pentecost 10B, The Old Testament Readings: Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
  - "Psalm 130 is a fitting psalm to accompany the story of David?s struggle with his son, Absalom. One can only imagine the anguish and grief of David as he finds himself both confronted by the forces of his son?s army, and still bearing deep love for him. David?s cry over his dead son (2 Sam 18:33) truly comes from ?the depths? (Ps 130:1)."
- Psalm 130, Pentecost 4B, The Old Testament Readings: Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
  - "The psalmist, speaks in the end of ?waiting? for Yahweh. In Hebrew the word ?to wait? is also the one translated ?to hope?. ?Waiting? is an intimate part of hope in this context."
- "A Prayer for Forgiveness," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Byamungu, Gosbert T.M., "Grace as Subversive Surprise: A Reading of Psalm 130 and Luke 19:1-10," Ecumenical Review, 2004.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Cunningham, Lawrence S., "Praying the Psalms," Theology Today, 1989.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Limburg, James, "De Profundis: Psalms 130 and 131," Currents in Theology and Mission, 1999.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Miller, Patrick, "Psalm 130," Interpretation, 1979.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Porubcan, Stefan, "Psalm CXXX 5-6," Vetus Testamentum, 1959.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Smith, Michael A., "Psalms 42 & 130: Hope for the Helpless," Review and Expositor, 1994.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Tanner, Beth, "Preaching the Penitential Psalms," Word & World, 2007.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Tromp, Joh., "The Text of Psalm CXXX 5-6: Short Notes," Vetus Testamentum, 1989.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
Sermons:
- "Out of the Depths," the Rev. Benno Pattison, Day 1, 2009.
- "On Being Pursued by the Black Dog," the Rev. Dr. William L. Self, Day 1, 2005.
- "The Depth of Existence," Paul Tillich, from The Shaking of the Foundations, 1955. At Religion Online.
With Children:
Drama:
Liturgy:
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 130, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
- The Timeless Psalms: 130, (Pentecost 11B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 130, (Pentecost 5B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 130, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- Responsive Liturgical Paraphrase at The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia:
Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Commercial Site: Psalm 130 (Film), The Work of the People.
Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- The Seedbed Psalter, with selected tunes for singing.
- Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
- Psalm 111, Todd and Angie Fadel, The Emergent Psalter, 2009.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Psalm 130. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymn Selections, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- "From the Depths, I Cry to You," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry.
- Psalm 130 set to Martyrdom (CM 86 86) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
- At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
  - Near to the Heart of God
- The Psalmistry: Psalm 130 - All Psalms Music: original Christian sheet music, lyrics, guitar chords, midi, mp3 files for all 150 Psalms. See Terms of Use.
- "Out of the Depths - Psalm 130," Anna Shirey, Anna's Hosannas, 2011.
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Study Links and Resources for the Book of Psalms