Chapter 129

A prayer of a sinner trusting in the mercies of God. The 6th penitential psalm.

1. 1

   A gradual canticle.

2. 2

   Lord, hear my voice.

3. 3

   If thou, O Lord, wilt mark iniquities; Lord, who shall stand?

4. 4

   For with thee there is merciful forgiveness: and by reason of thy law, I have waited for thee, O Lord.

5. 6

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

6. 7

   Because with the Lord there is mercy; and with him plentiful redemption.

7. 8

   And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.