1 To you, who sit enthroned in heaven, I lift up my eyes. ISV — Psalm 123:1
2 Consider this: as the eyes of a servant focus on what his master provides, a123:2 Lit. on the hand of his master and as the eyes of a female servant focus b123:2 The Heb. lacks focus on what her mistress provides, c123:2 Lit. on the hand of her mistress so our eyes focus on the LORD our God, until he has mercy on us. ISV — Psalm 123:2
3 Have mercy on us, LORD, have mercy, for we have had more than enough of contempt. ISV — Psalm 123:3
4 Our lives overflow with scorn from those who live at ease, with contempt from those who are proud. ISV — Psalm 123:4