Berean BlueApp preview

Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalms 130:4

The Treasury of David. Browse this work.

Psalms130:4

Tender Light.

1. The Angel by the Throne: "Forgiveness with Thee."

2. The shadow that enhances his sweet majesty: "If", "But."

3. The homage resultant from his ministry; universal from highest to least. —W.B. H.

Verses 5-6. Three postures: Waiting, Hoping, Watching.

Verses 5-6.

1. The seeking sinner.

2. The Christian mourner.

3. The loving intercessor.

4. The spiritual labourer.

5. The dying believer. —W. J.

Verses 5-6.

1. We are to wait on God. a) By faith: "In his word do I hope." b) By prayer. Prayer can wait when it has a promise to rest upon.

2. We are to wait for God: "I wait for the Lord." "My soul waiteth for the Lord more", etc. a) Because he has his own time for giving. b) Because what he gives is worth waiting for. —G. R.

Charles H. Spurgeon, The Treasury of David, Psalms 130:4. Public domain.

Permanent link. Source edition.

Read Psalms 130. Compare commentaries on this chapter.

Source and publication rights

Public domain. Public Domain. Source edition.

Berean Blue opens December 1, 2026. Explore this passage in the app preview.