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1 To thee have I lifted up my eyes, who dwellest in heaven.
2 Behold as the eyes of servants are on the hands of their masters, As the eyes of the handmaid are on the hands of her mistress: so are our eyes unto the Lord our God, until he have mercy on us.
3 Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us: for we are greatly filled with contempt.
4 For our soul is greatly filled: we are a reproach to the rich, and contempt to the proud.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Psalm 122 about?
It's a psalm of joy about going up to worship in Jerusalem, opening with "I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD" (v.1).
What does the psalm ask readers to pray for?
V.6 says, "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee," followed by a blessing of peace within its walls (v.7).
What does verse 5 mention about thrones?
V.5 mentions "thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David," referencing Jerusalem as the seat of Davidic rule and justice.
Today's Verse
but there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and he hath made known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these:
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