Psalms 130:6

My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 130:6

BSB

My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning-more than watchmen wait for the morning.

AKJV

My soul waits for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning.

CPDV

From the morning watch, even until night, let Israel hope in the Lord.

ERV

My soul looketh for the Lord, more than watchmen look for the morning; yea, more than watchmen for the morning.

NHEB

My soul longs for the Lord more than watchmen long for the morning; more than watchmen for the morning.

SMT

My soul for Jehovah more than they watching for the morning: they watching for the morning.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 130:6

MysoulH5315Noun FemininewaitethfortheLordH136Noun MasculinemorethantheythatwatchH8104VerbforthemorningH1242Noun MasculineIsaymorethantheythatwatchH8104VerbforthemorningH1242Noun Masculine

Commentary for Psalms 130:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 130:6

Summary

Anticipation for God exceeds night watchers

Event

Intense waiting and yearning expressed

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC