Psalm 123 explained: Eyes Up, Waiting for Mercy
Looking up to the throne (vv. 1-2)
The singer pictures God as a king seated in heaven, where he can see everything and has power to act. The people watch him the way a servant watches the master's hand for a signal, for their daily food, or for help, and they keep watching until he shows mercy.
Enough scorn already (vv. 3-4)
The double cry for mercy shows how worn down they are, filled to the brim with ridicule from people who are comfortable and proud. The psalm doesn't say who the mockers were, and attempts to tie it to a specific period in Israel's history are guesses.
Key verse: Psalm 123:2
Something to think about
When you feel looked down on by people who seem to have it easy, where do your eyes tend to go for relief?
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