Psalms 123
1I lift up my eyes to you,to you who sit enthroned in heaven. 2As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master,as the eyes of a female slave look to the hand of her mistress,so our eyes look to the Lord our God,till he shows us his mercy. 3Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us,for we have endured no end of contempt. 4We have endured no endof ridicule from the arrogant,of contempt from the proud.
Study Context for Psalms 123
As you study Psalms 123, keep in mind the overarching themes of this old testament book: Worship, Lament, Praise. Observe how the specific events or teachings in this chapter contribute to the book's broader message.
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Observation: What does Psalms 123 reveal about the character and nature of God? What does it reveal about humanity?
Application: How does the truth presented in this chapter change how you should live, think, or pray today?
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