Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version If you, LORD, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? New Living Translation LORD, if you kept a record of our sins, who, O Lord, could ever survive? English Standard Version If you, O LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? Berean Standard Bible If You, O LORD, kept track of iniquities, then who, O Lord, could stand? King James Bible If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? New King James Version If You, LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? New American Standard Bible If You, LORD, were to keep account of guilty deeds, Lord, who could stand? NASB 1995 If You, LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? NASB 1977 If Thou, LORD, shouldst mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? Legacy Standard Bible If You should keep iniquities, O Yah, O Lord, who could stand? Amplified Bible If You, LORD, should keep an account of our sins and treat us accordingly, O Lord, who could stand [before you in judgment and claim innocence]? Christian Standard Bible LORD, if you kept an account of iniquities, Lord, who could stand? Holman Christian Standard Bible Yahweh, if You considered sins, Lord, who could stand? American Standard Version If thou, Jehovah, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? Contemporary English Version If you kept record of our sins, no one could last long. English Revised Version If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? GOD'S WORD® Translation O LORD, who would be able to stand if you kept a record of sins? Good News Translation If you kept a record of our sins, who could escape being condemned? International Standard Version LORD, if you were to record iniquities, Lord, who could remain standing? Majority Standard Bible If You, O LORD, kept track of iniquities, then who, O Lord, could stand? NET Bible If you, O LORD, were to keep track of sins, O Lord, who could stand before you? New Heart English Bible If you, LORD, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? Webster's Bible Translation If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? World English Bible If you, Yah, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIf You observe iniquities, Lord YAH, who stands? Young's Literal Translation If iniquities Thou dost observe, O Lord, who doth stand? Smith's Literal Translation If thou, Jehovah, shalt watch iniquities, O Jehovah, who shall stand? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf thou, O Lord, wilt mark iniquities: Lord, who shall stand it. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible If you, LORD, keep account of sins, Lord, who can stand? New Revised Standard Version If you, O LORD, should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIf thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O LORD, who shall stand? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated If you keep sins, LORD JEHOVAH, who is able to stand? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917If Thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? Brenton Septuagint Translation If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Out of the Depths I Cry to You…2O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy. 3If You, O LORD, kept track of iniquities, then who, O Lord, could stand? 4But with You there is forgiveness, so that You may be feared.… Cross References Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 1 John 1:8-10 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. / If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. / If we say we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar, and His word is not in us. Ecclesiastes 7:20 Surely there is no righteous man on earth who does good and never sins. James 2:10 Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. Isaiah 64:6 Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind. Romans 3:10-12 As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one. / There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. / All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.” Job 9:2-3 “Yes, I know that it is so, but how can a mortal be righteous before God? / If one wished to contend with God, he could not answer Him one time out of a thousand. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Psalm 143:2 Do not bring Your servant into judgment, for no one alive is righteous before You. Galatians 3:22 But the Scripture pronounces all things confined by sin, so that by faith in Jesus Christ the promise might be given to those who believe. Isaiah 53:6 We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all. Matthew 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. Luke 18:13 But the tax collector stood at a distance, unwilling even to lift up his eyes to heaven. Instead, he beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner!’ Romans 5:12 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned. 1 Kings 8:46 When they sin against You—for there is no one who does not sin—and You become angry with them and deliver them to an enemy who takes them as captives to his own land, whether far or near, Treasury of Scripture If you, LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? shouldest mark Psalm 143:2 And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified. Job 9:2,3,20 I know it is so of a truth: but how should man be just with God? … Job 10:14 If I sin, then thou markest me, and thou wilt not acquit me from mine iniquity. Jump to Previous Free Iniquities Jah Kept Mark Note Observe Record Shouldest Shouldst Sin Sins Stand YahJump to Next Free Iniquities Jah Kept Mark Note Observe Record Shouldest Shouldst Sin Sins Stand YahPsalm 130 1. The psalmist professes his hope in prayer5. And his patience in hope 7. He exhorts Israel to trust in God If You, O LORD, kept track of iniquities, This phrase acknowledges God's omniscience and justice. Iniquities refer to moral wrongdoings or sins. The psalmist recognizes that if God were to meticulously record every sin, humanity would be in a dire situation. This reflects the understanding of God's holiness and the human condition of sinfulness, as seen in passages like Romans 3:23, which states that all have sinned. The use of "O LORD" (Yahweh) emphasizes the covenant relationship between God and His people, highlighting His role as both judge and redeemer. The concept of God keeping track of sins is echoed in Job 10:14, where Job expresses a similar concern about God's awareness of human sin. then who, O Lord, could stand? Persons / Places / Events 1. The PsalmistThe author of Psalm 130, traditionally attributed to David, who expresses a deep sense of repentance and reliance on God's mercy. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature, as well as His relationship with His people. 3. Iniquities Refers to sins or moral failings, highlighting the human condition of falling short of God's standards. 4. The Worshipper Represents any believer who approaches God in prayer and repentance, acknowledging their own sinfulness. 5. The Temple While not directly mentioned, the context of the Psalm suggests a setting of worship and seeking forgiveness, often associated with the Temple in Jerusalem. Teaching Points The Reality of SinRecognize that sin is a universal human condition, and without God's mercy, none could stand before Him. God's Mercy and Forgiveness Emphasize the importance of God's mercy, which is greater than our sins, offering hope and restoration. The Call to Repentance Encourage believers to approach God with a repentant heart, acknowledging their sins and seeking His forgiveness. The Assurance of Forgiveness Highlight the assurance that comes from God's promise to forgive and cleanse those who confess their sins. Living in Gratitude Inspire believers to live in gratitude for God's mercy, leading to a life of obedience and worship.(3) If thou.--The word rendered "mark" is "watch" in Psalm 130:6. If "Jah" were to watch for men's lapses, as one watches for the dawn, nothing but signal punishment could follow. So Job (Job 10:14; Job 14:16) actually believed God did watch; while the prophets Jeremiah (Jeremiah 3:5) and Amos (Amos 1:11) use the word of the strict care taken that the consequences should follow the sin. It is a fact worthy of attention, that misfortune provokes at this crisis, in this people so profoundly religious, not murmurings against the Divine dealings, but a sense of deep contrition.Verse 3. - If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities. The Prayer-book paraphrase gives the true sense, "If thou, Lord, shouldest be extreme to mark what is done miss." If thou didst not "hide our transgressions" and "cover up" half our sins - then, O Lord, who shall stand? (comp. Psalm 76:7, "Who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry?"). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew If You,אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not O LORD, יָ֑הּ (yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3050: LORD -- the name of the God of Israel kept track תִּשְׁמָר־ (tiš·mār-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to of iniquities, עֲוֺנ֥וֹת (‘ă·wō·nō·wṯ) Noun - common plural Strong's 5771: Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity O Lord, אֲ֝דֹנָ֗י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord who מִ֣י (mî) Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix could stand? יַעֲמֹֽד׃ (ya·‘ă·mōḏ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations Links Psalm 130:3 NIVPsalm 130:3 NLT Psalm 130:3 ESV Psalm 130:3 NASB Psalm 130:3 KJV Psalm 130:3 BibleApps.com Psalm 130:3 Biblia Paralela Psalm 130:3 Chinese Bible Psalm 130:3 French Bible Psalm 130:3 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 130:3 If you Yah kept a record (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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