Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalms 130:3

1. The supposition: "If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities" a) It is scriptural. b) It is reasonable. If God is not indifferent towards men, he must observe their sins. If he is holy, he must manifest indignation against sin. If he is the Creator of conscience, he must certainly uphold its verdict against sin. If he is not wholly on the side of sin, how can he fail to avenge the mischiefs and miseries sin has caused?

2. The question it suggests: "Who shall stand?" A question, a) Not difficult to answer. b) Of solemn import to all. c) Which ought to be seriously pondered without delay.

3. The possibility it hints at. "If thou, Lord." The "if" hints at the possibility that God may not mark sin. The possibility, a) Is reasonable, providing it can be without damage to God's righteousness; for the Creator and Preserver of men cannot delight in condemning and punishing. b) Is a God honouring reality, through the blood of Christ, Ro 3:21-26. c) Becomes a glorious certainty in the experience of penitent and believing souls. —J. F.

Verses 3-4.

1. The Confession. He could not stand.

2. The Confidence. "There is forgiveness."

3. The Consequence. "That thou mayest be feared."

Verses 3-4.

1. The fearful supposition.

2. The solemn interrogation.

3. The Divine consolation. —W. J.