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Psalms 130:5-6

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[5] I wait for Yahweh. My soul waits. I hope in his word. [6] My soul longs for the Lord more than watchmen long for the morning; More than watchmen for the morning.

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Jerusalem, Israel’s covenant city and the site of the temple, was the focal point of corporate worship and hope in the Psalms. Though not named in verses 5–6, its worship setting illuminates the psalmist’s watchful waiting for the Lord’s redemption.

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Psalms 130:5-6 mentions Jerusalem.

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