Psalms123
English Standard Version
1A of . To you I my , O you who are in the !
2 , as the of look to the of their , as the of a to the of her , our look to the Lord our , he has upon us.
3Have upon us, O Lord, have upon us, we have had of .
4Our has had of the of those who are at , of the of the .
Cross References
Psalms 123Direct parallel in the Songs of Ascents concerning lifting up the eyes for divine help.
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Connects God dwelling in heaven to His transcendent sovereignty over worldly mockers.
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Uses the identical Hebrew idiom of having eyes ever toward the Lord for deliverance.
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A historic fulfillment of God's people praying under extreme contempt and mocking from enemies.
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Parallels God sitting enthroned on high, contrasting His heavenly majesty with earthly distress.
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Illustrates the absolute dependence and obedience of servants looking to their masters.
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Expresses eyes failing for God's salvation while pleading as His servant.
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Illustrates the security and arrogant pride of those who are 'at ease'.
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