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1 A song of degrees. I lift vp mine eyes to thee, that dwellest in the heauens.
2 Behold, as the eyes of seruants looke vnto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a mayden vnto the hand of her mistres: so our eyes waite vpon the Lord our God vntil he haue mercie vpon vs.
3 Haue mercie vpon vs, O Lord, haue mercie vpon vs: for we haue suffered too much contempt.
4 Our soule is filled too full of ye mocking of the wealthy, and of the despitefulnes of the proude.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tone of Psalm 123?
It's a short prayer of humble dependence, comparing the psalmist's eyes waiting on God to how "the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters" (v.2), asking for mercy amid contempt.
What kind of contempt is described in the psalm?
Verses 3-4 describe being "exceedingly filled with contempt" and "the scorning of those that are at ease, and with the contempt of the proud."
Where does the psalmist say God dwells?
V.1 says, "Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens."
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