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Psalms 123 (YLT) — Full Text, Hebrew Interlinear & Cross-References

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A Song of the Ascents. Unto Thee I have lifted up mine eyes, O dweller in the heavens.

Lo, as eyes of men-servants Are unto the hand of their masters, As eyes of a maid-servant Are unto the hand of her mistress, So are our eyes unto Jehovah our God, Till that He doth favour us.

Favour us, O Jehovah, favour us, For greatly have we been filled with contempt,

Greatly hath our soul been filled With the scorning of the easy ones, With the contempt of the arrogant!

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About Psalms 123

Lift eyes to enthroned God; plea for mercy amid contempt of proud.

Historical context

Author: Various
Written: c. 900–400 BC
Location: Ancient Israel
Setting: Temple and national worship

Communal hymns, liturgical psalms, and post-exilic additions.

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