Psalms 130 — Jamieson–Fausset–Brown
130:1–2
1-2. depths--for great distress (Psa 40:2; 69:3).
130:3
3. shouldest mark--or, "take strict account" (Job 10:14; 14:16), implying a confession of the existence of sin. who shall stand--(Psa 1:6). Standing is opposed to the guilty sinking down in fear and self-condemnation (Mal 3:2; Re 6:15, 16). The question implies a negative, which is thus more strongly stated.
130:4
4. Pardon produces filial fear and love. Judgment without the hope of pardon creates fear and dislike. The sense of forgiveness, so far from producing licentiousness, produces holiness (Jr 33:9; Eze 16:62, 63; 1Pe 2:16). "There is forgiveness with thee, not that thou mayest be presumed upon, but feared."
130:5–6
5-6. wait for the Lord--in expectation (Psa 27:14). watch for, c.--in earnestness and anxiety.
130:7–8
7-8. Let Israel, c.--that is, All are invited to seek and share divine forgiveness. from all his iniquities--or, "punishments of them" (Psa 40:12, c.).