Psalm 130, known as the 'De Profundis' from its Latin translation, stands as one of the most profound cries of the human soul reaching toward God. The psalmist finds himself in the 'depths' — the Hebrew 'ma'amakim' evokes the image of drowning in dark, chaotic waters, a symbol of despair and near death in the ancient Near East. This psalm belongs to the 'Songs of Ascents' (Psalms 120–134), sung by pilgrims journeying up to Jerusalem for the great festivals. In medieval Christianity, it became a cornerstone of funeral rites and penitential services. Martin Luther treasured this psalm above all others, calling it one of the 'Pauline psalms' that captures the heart of the gospel: salvation comes not through human merit but through God's steadfast love alone. During Lent, we are invited to descend into our own depths — to face our failures, our brokenness, our need — and to discover that even there, God hears. The cry from the depths is not a sign of weakness; it is the beginning of faith.