Psalms 123
1 Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens.
2 Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress; so our eyes wait upon the LORD our God, until that he have mercy upon us.
3 Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt.
4 Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease, and with the contempt of the proud.
Common Questions About Psalms 123
What posture does the psalmist take in Psalm 123?
The psalmist lifts his eyes to God enthroned in heaven, comparing himself to a servant watching the hand of his master, waiting for mercy.
What is the psalmist experiencing?
He is enduring contempt and scorn from the proud and at ease, and turns to God for mercy rather than retaliating against those who mock him.
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Questions to Think About
- How do you typically respond to scorn or mockery, compared to this psalmist's turn toward God?
- What does a servant's watchful, dependent posture toward God look like practically in your life?
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