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Psalm 130 — Progressive/Social Justice (classic)

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Psalm 130 18:1-11 asks who benefits and who bleeds; God’s good news always has a direction—toward the marginalized.

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Hope Forgiveness Redemption Waiting Mercy

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Psalm 130 — Progressive/Social Justice (classic)

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