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I have put my hope in his word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/130.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I hope;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/130.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I wait for the LORD; my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/130.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/130.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, And in His word I do hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/130.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, And I wait for His word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/130.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I wait for the LORD, my soul does wait, And in His word do I hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/130.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />I wait for the LORD, my soul does wait, And in His word do I hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/130.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I hope for Yahweh, my soul does hope, And for His word do I wait.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/130.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I wait [patiently] for the LORD, my soul [expectantly] waits, And in His word do I hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/130.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I wait for the LORD; I wait and put my hope in his word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/130.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I wait for Yahweh; I wait and put my hope in His word. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/130.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I wait for Jehovah, my soul doth wait, And in his word do I hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/130.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />With all my heart, I am waiting, LORD, for you! I trust your promises. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/130.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/130.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and with hope I wait for his word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/130.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I wait eagerly for the LORD's help, and in his word I trust. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/130.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I wait for the LORD; my soul waits, and I will hope in his word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/130.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I wait for the LORD; my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/130.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I rely on the LORD, I rely on him with my whole being; I wait for his assuring word. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/130.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I wait for the LORD. My soul waits. I hope in his word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/130.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/130.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I wait for Yahweh. My soul waits. I hope in his word. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/130.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I hoped [for] YHWH—my soul has hoped, "" And I have waited for His word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/130.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> I hoped for Jehovah -- hoped hath my soul, And for His word I have waited.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/130.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />I waited for Jehovah, my soul waited, and I hoped for his word.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/130.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />my soul hath hoped in the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/130.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 129:5>My soul has hoped in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/130.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I wait for the LORD, my soul waits and I hope for his word. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/130.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I hope;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/130.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I trust in the LORD, my soul waits for his word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/130.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I have hoped in LORD JEHOVAH and my soul has waited for his word.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/130.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, And in His word do I hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/130.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />have I waited for thee, O Lord, my soul has waited for thy word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/130-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=16502" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/130.htm">Out of the Depths I Cry to You</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>But with You there is forgiveness, so that You may be feared. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6960.htm" title="6960: qiw·wî·ṯî (V-Piel-Perf-1cs) -- To bind together, collect, to expect. A primitive root; to bind together, i.e. Collect; to expect.">I wait for</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">my soul</a> <a href="/hebrew/6960.htm" title="6960: qiw·wə·ṯāh (V-Piel-Perf-3fs) -- To bind together, collect, to expect. A primitive root; to bind together, i.e. Collect; to expect.">does wait,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: wə·liḏ·ḇā·rōw (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">and in His word</a> <a href="/hebrew/3176.htm" title="3176: hō·w·ḥā·lə·tî (V-Hifil-Perf-1cs) -- To wait, await. A primitive root; to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope.">I put my hope.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning—more than watchmen wait for the morning.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-25.htm">Lamentations 3:25-26</a></span><br />The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. / It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a></span><br />But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-7.htm">Micah 7:7</a></span><br />But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-25.htm">Romans 8:25</a></span><br />But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-23.htm">Hebrews 10:23</a></span><br />Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-14.htm">Psalm 27:14</a></span><br />Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-7.htm">James 5:7-8</a></span><br />Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. / You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/8-17.htm">Isaiah 8:17</a></span><br />I will wait for the LORD, who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob. I will put my trust in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a></span><br />For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/62-5.htm">Psalm 62:5</a></span><br />Rest in God alone, O my soul, for my hope comes from Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">1 Peter 1:13</a></span><br />Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-20.htm">Psalm 33:20</a></span><br />Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-5.htm">Galatians 5:5</a></span><br />But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the hope of righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-81.htm">Psalm 119:81</a></span><br />My soul faints for Your salvation; I wait for Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/1-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:3</a></span><br />and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I wait for the LORD, my soul does wait, and in his word do I hope.</p><p class="hdg">I wait</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-14.htm">Psalm 27:14</a></b></br> Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/33-20.htm">Psalm 33:20</a></b></br> Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he <i>is</i> our help and our shield.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/40-1.htm">Psalm 40:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.</p><p class="hdg">and in his</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-42.htm">Psalm 119:42,49,81,114</a></b></br> So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/6-18.htm">Hebrews 6:18</a></b></br> That by two immutable things, in which <i>it was</i> impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/119-166.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/psalms/119-166.htm">Hoped</a> <a href="/psalms/124-7.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/123-2.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/psalms/119-166.htm">Waited</a> <a href="/psalms/123-2.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/psalms/68-12.htm">Waits</a> <a href="/psalms/119-172.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/130-7.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/isaiah/20-6.htm">Hoped</a> <a href="/psalms/130-6.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/130-6.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-4.htm">Waited</a> <a href="/psalms/143-9.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/psalms/130-6.htm">Waits</a> <a href="/psalms/132-2.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 130</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/130-1.htm">The psalmist professes his hope in prayer</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/130-5.htm">And his patience in hope</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/130-7.htm">He exhorts Israel to trust in God</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/130.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/130.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>I wait for the LORD;</b><br>This phrase reflects a posture of patience and expectation. In the biblical context, waiting on the LORD is often associated with trust and reliance on God's timing and provision. The Hebrew word for "wait" (קָוָה, qavah) implies a sense of hope and anticipation. Throughout the Old Testament, waiting on the LORD is a recurring theme, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a>, where those who wait on the LORD renew their strength. This waiting is not passive but active, involving prayer, meditation, and trust in God's promises.<p><b>my soul does wait,</b><br>The repetition emphasizes the depth of the psalmist's longing and commitment. The soul, or "nephesh" in Hebrew, represents the entire being, indicating that this waiting is not just a mental exercise but involves the whole person. This reflects a deep, personal relationship with God, where the psalmist's innermost being is engaged in anticipation. The soul's waiting can be seen as a form of worship, acknowledging God's sovereignty and faithfulness.<p><b>and in His word I put my hope.</b><br>The psalmist's hope is anchored in God's word, which is a central theme throughout Scripture. The "word" here can refer to God's promises, laws, and revelations. In the historical context, the Israelites relied on the Torah and the prophetic writings as the foundation of their faith. This phrase underscores the importance of Scripture as a source of hope and guidance. In the New Testament, Jesus is identified as the Word made flesh (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>), fulfilling the promises and prophecies of the Old Testament. This connection highlights the continuity of God's word and its ultimate fulfillment in Christ, offering believers a firm foundation for their hope.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/130.htm">Psalm 130</a>, traditionally attributed to David, who expresses a deep longing and hope in the Lord.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His faithfulness and relationship with His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_soul.htm">The Soul</a></b><br>Represents the innermost being of the Psalmist, indicating a deep, personal engagement with God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_word_of_god.htm">The Word of God</a></b><br>Refers to God's promises and revelations, which are the foundation of the Psalmist's hope.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of the Psalm is a communal lament, reflecting the collective hope of the nation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_discipline_of_waiting.htm">The Discipline of Waiting</a></b><br>Waiting on the Lord is an active, faith-filled discipline that requires patience and trust in God's timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_anchored_in_god's_word.htm">Hope Anchored in God's Word</a></b><br>Our hope should be firmly rooted in the promises and truths found in Scripture, which provide stability and assurance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_soul_in_faith.htm">The Role of the Soul in Faith</a></b><br>Engaging our soul in waiting on the Lord involves our emotions, will, and intellect, fostering a holistic relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_communal_aspect_of_hope.htm">The Communal Aspect of Hope</a></b><br>While this verse is personal, it reflects a broader communal hope, reminding us of the importance of encouraging one another in faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_transformative_power_of_hope.htm">The Transformative Power of Hope</a></b><br>Hope in the Lord transforms our perspective, enabling us to endure trials with a sense of purpose and expectation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_130.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 130</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_i_align_my_heart_to_revere_you.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on waiting?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_existed_before_abraham.htm">What is the expectation of positive future outcomes?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_living_hope.htm">What is Living Hope?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_bible's_view_on_waiting.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on waiting?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/130.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) <span class= "bld">I</span> <span class= "bld">wait.</span>--The Hebrew expresses, <span class= "ital">I have been waiting, and still wait. </span>Mark the earnestness in the repetition, <span class= "ital">I wait, my soul waits.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/130.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait</span>. "Waiting for the Lord" is patiently bearing our affliction, whatever it may be, and confidently looking forward to deliverance from it in God's good time. The expression, "my soul doth wait," is stronger than "I wait;" it implies heart-felt trust and confidence. <span class="cmt_word">And in his word do I hope</span>; <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. his word of promise. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/130-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">I wait for</span><br /><span class="heb">קִוִּ֣יתִי</span> <span class="translit">(qiw·wî·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6960.htm">Strong's 6960: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bind together, collect, to expect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD;</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֭הוָה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my soul</span><br /><span class="heb">נַפְשִׁ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><br /><span class="word">does wait,</span><br /><span class="heb">קִוְּתָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(qiw·wə·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6960.htm">Strong's 6960: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bind together, collect, to expect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and in His word</span><br /><span class="heb">וְֽלִדְבָר֥וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·liḏ·ḇā·rōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I put my hope.</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹחָֽלְתִּי׃</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·ḥā·lə·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3176.htm">Strong's 3176: </a> </span><span class="str2">To wait, to be patient, hope</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/130-5.htm">Psalm 130:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/130-5.htm">Psalm 130:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/130-5.htm">Psalm 130:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/130-5.htm">Psalm 130:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/130-5.htm">Psalm 130:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/130-5.htm">Psalm 130:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/130-5.htm">Psalm 130:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/130-5.htm">Psalm 130:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/130-5.htm">Psalm 130:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/130-5.htm">Psalm 130:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/130-5.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 130:5 I wait for Yahweh (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/130-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 130:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 130:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/130-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 130:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 130:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>