Psalms 123 documents the focused attention of a soul that has had 'enough' of the contempt and ridicule of the proud. It uses the vivid imagery of a servant watching the hand of their master to describe a posture of total dependence and waiting for mercy. This brief prayer is the definitive guide for how to maintain dignity and hope when facing the 'scorn of those who are at ease.'
Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens.
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.
Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt.
Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease, and with the contempt of the proud.
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The servant's eye on the hand suggests watching for a signal to act or a gift to be given, implying a relationship of deep trust and immediate obedience. The 'Word Secret' is *Chanan*, meaning 'to show favor' or 'be gracious,' a plea for God to act based on His character, not our merit. Discover the riches with psalms 123 commentary, containing expert led word study (original greek/hebrew) and passage level analysis.
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