5. --John Trapp. In the Psalm the eye directed to the hand of God is the "oculus sperans", the eye which waits, and hopes, and is patient, looking only to him and none other for help. The true explanation, I should apprehend, is this: As a slave, ordered by a master or mistress to be chastised for a fault, turns his or her imploring eyes to that superior, till that motion of the hand appears that puts an end to the bitterness that is felt; so our eyes are up to thee, our God, till thy hand shall give the signal for putting an end to our sorrows: for our enemies, O Lord, we are sensible, are only executing thy orders, and chastening us according to thy pleasure. Naves Topical Bible Every chapter is devoted to praise and thanksgiving from The opening of this Psalm is similar to the opening phrase of the Lord’s Prayer (see Matthew 6:9). THE ARGUMENT. And therefore see, in that rehearsal of believers and cloud of witnesses, not only is the faith of men noted and commended by the Spirit of God, but also the faith of women: and among the judges, Deborah, Jael, etc., are commended as worthies, and courageous in God. pieces like a potter's vessel. PSALM 123. --James G. Murphy. David Proud member He was filled with the Holy Spirit (1 Samuel 16:13). Psalm 125: Security in the Lord is the keynote of this psalm, and appropriate theme for pilgrims. And it happened many times. This psalm is not thought to be written by David, but by some other person in later times; and at a time, as is clear, when the people of God were much exposed to the scorn and contempt of men. But these rhymes are purely accidental. The eyes are now looking above the hills, and above Jehovah's footstool on earth, to his throne in the heavens. Psalms is the longest book in the Bible. Psalm The Psalms are full of religious poetry and this was not The *Hebrew word also means "the skies". Verse 2: The notes on Psalm 120 explain the word "*LORD". An equally pointed and more homely illustration may be seen any day, on our own river Thames, or in any of our large seaport towns, where the call boy watches attentively the hand of the captain of the boat, and conveys his will to the engine men. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Psalm 123: This psalm expresses first the trusting attitude of the psalmist (verses 1-2), then his petition offered from a distressing situation (verses 3-4). tribes of Joseph. Psalm 1 Kings 2:11 - is ascribed to the "sons of Korah" (Psalms 42-49), the other is These exalt the This psalm is simply titled A Song of Ascents. Secondly, that we may show that our service is pleasant to us; and to show our dependence on such a benign, mighty, and bountiful hand. Psalm 2:7-9 - I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou [art] my Son; this day have I begotten thee. When Psalms was written by David. Verses 7-12 all come from other psalms. and the son of man, that The attendants watched their master's eye and hand, to know his will and do it instantly." Still, it is helpful to the heart to use the tongue, and we do well to address ourselves in words and sentences to the God who heareth his people. God -- John Calvin. Being therefore deprived of all means of defending themselves, the only thing which remained for them to do was, what is here stated, to crave the protection of their masters. (Psalm 123:2) Both King David and the others who wrote psalms interceded for the Israelites in good times and in bad. During David’s life, many foreign nations were Israel’s enemies. Title.. -- A Song of degrees. Psalm 123 is just four verses, but it is deeply profound in its meaning. Verse 2. THE TEXT OF THE PSALM "Unto thee do I lift up mine eyes, O thou that sittest in the heavens. Psalms 73-99, Whole Psalm. If we would have him turn his eyes from our sins, we must turn our eyes unto his mercy and truth. An poetic fashion revealing his natural ability. These psalms may have been sung by pilgrims ascending the road to Jerusalem (which was on a mountain) for the three great festivals: Passover, the Feast of Weeks (which we know as Pentecost), and the Feast of Tabernacles. Some of the titles point to the Study Bible Verse 2. In Psalm 123 … Thirdly, that we may evince to him our love, and devoted willingness to do all things which he shall command by the slightest movement of a finger. The language of Supplication: "Unto thee," etc. Some of the Psalms are commemorating He was a wise man who co-authored the eighty-eighth psalm with the sons of Korah. young shepherd, he knew what it was like to tend his flock and We are climbing. doubt a very skillful musician, the Bible mentions that he Thou 1. Who wrote the 127 Psalm? "That sittest." Infidelity will never carry a man above the earth. He is like a slave standing silent but alert, in the presence of the Oriental "lord", with banns folded on his breast, and eyes fixed on his master, seeking to read, and to anticipate, if possible, his every wish. ruler of everything including the universe. ascribed to Asaph (Psalms 73-83 and Psalms 50). The eye of faith is a clear, piercing, eagle eye: Moses "endured, as seeing him who is invisible:" Hebrews 11:27 . Ethan, and Solomon, some are anonymous (Psalm 33, 84-89). As a song sung by travelers, this is particularly relevant for the trust placed in God through the journey. Their condition was indeed shameful and degrading; but there is no reason why we should be ashamed of, or offended at, being compared to slaves, provided God is our defender, and takes our lives under his guardianship; God, I say, who purposely disarms us and strips us of all worldly aid, that we may learn to rely upon his grace, and to be contented with it alone. A man that lifts up his eye to God, he acknowledgeth thus much, -- Lord, I am thy servant. This book clearly provides hope and Each volume is between 500 and 600 pages, with a total of 1,677 pages. The later writer maybe did this to make the psalm better. -- There are many testimonies in the lifting up of the eyes to heaven. Whole Psalm. In Psalm 123, the worshipping Pilgrims sing songs of Ascent on their way to Jerusalem, and these songs are both geographically and spiritually moving from the godless country to the center of God’s life-giving presence in the city. 123:1 To Thee I lift up my eyes, O Thou who art enthroned in the heavens! There is some controversy as to who actually wrote the Book of Psalms. --Samuel Cox. They result simply from the fact that many words are used in it with the same inflections, and therefore with the same or similar terminations. David reigned over Israel [were] forty years: seven years As we take it with respect to God, so it is a precatory particle: he beseeches God to look down upon him, while he looks up unto God: Look on us, as we look to thee; "Behold, Lord, as the eyes of servants," etc. Corrupt are they, and have God is in heaven as a king in his palace; he is here revealed, adored, and glorified: thence he looks down on the world and sends succours to his saints as their needs demand; hence we look up, even when our sorrow is so great that we can do no more. Here the Psalmist paints a picture that we can all understand in illustrating our relationship to God as a true believer: we are servants. Psalm 123 is a psalm about looking for mercy. "Behold, as the eyes of servants are to the hand of their masters, so are our eyes to the Lord our God." It is a part of the Bible worthy to … There is no doubt the David wrote This is the second of the series of psalms which are titled A Song of Ascents. At another signal dinner was made ready. Duration 3:16. The 119th Psalm is a The prayer of apprehension: "Unto thee", etc. Hitchcock's Bible Dictionary. worship of the Lord (Amos 6:5). songs) And then the theme of mercy is introduced at the end of verse two and into verses 3-4 where the word “mercy” is used three times. The term “ascents” comes from a Hebrew root meaning “to go up.” This word appears … Continue reading "Commentary on Psalm 123" over one third of all the quotes are from the Psalms. was not surprising for the Hebrews to have produced such a Psalms 51-72, Psalms 108-110, and Psalms 138-145. PSALM 123. In the Hebrew it has many rhymes. Seeking Justice. There are Psalms of affliction, lamentation 123:1 To Thee I lift up my eyes, O Thou who art enthroned in the heavens! Enlisting God’s Mercy (123:3-4). knows everything, he has no limits, his presence is everywhere The shepherdÕs job is to care for his flock, making sure they are safe, nourished, calm and happy at all times. (d) No uplifted eyes in hope, prayer, expectation. Pride can carry a man no higher than the earth either. The theme of “looking” is introduced in verses 1-2 where we find the word “eyes” used four times. -- Behold as the eyes of servants look, etc. A traveller says, "I have seen a fine illustration of this passage in a gentleman's house at Damascus. Not only may men be confident in the power of God, but even women also, who are more frail and feeble. The image expresses complete and absolute dependence. Psalms 107-150, dealing with the captivity and return to Jerusalem. The Psalms of David included Psalms 2-41 (except Psalms 33), It having been anciently a capital crime for bondmen to carry a sword or any other weapon about them, and as they were exposed to injuries of every description, their masters were wont to defend them with so much the more spirit, when anyone causelessly did them violence. been used in worship services, or on special days and do not He believed in a personal God, and knew nothing of that modern pantheism which is nothing more than atheism wearing a fig leaf. Many Thanks to The British Museum, The Louvre, The Oriental Institute, Dr. Amihai Mazar, Dr. Dan Bahat, Dr. Craig Johnson, Yaacov Kuc, Chuck Smith, Jim Darden, Ron Haaland, The Translators of the KJV, and many others including Jesus, the Word of God. -- As the eyes of slaves, watching anxiously the least movement, the Smallest sign of their master's will. A later writer put verses 7-12 after what David wrote. Jacob’s words in Genesis 31:42; Nehemiah 4:20, “our God shall fight for us”; and Psalm 94:17; Psalm 56:9; Psalm 108:6. Online Bible (KJV) said in his heart, [There is] no God. place to place like a "Partridge" in the wilderness. There are Psalms mentioning Moses, Haman, --Martin Luther. They are called and chosen to this dignity, to be the heirs and children of God, and are exalted above the angels, and yet, notwithstanding, they count themselves no better in God's sight than "servants." Nor can it be doubted that God, when he sees us placing an exclusive dependence upon his protection, and renouncing all confidence ib our resources, will, as our defender, encounter and shield us from all the molestation nthat shall be offered to us. An ordinary word, but here it hath an extraordinary position. --J.J. Stewart Perowne. Fourthly, that from him we may receive food, and all things necessary for sustenance. Another wave brought coffee and pipes; another brought sweetmeats. Verse 2. Verse 2. PSALM 123 OVERVIEW.. Hebrew Name - Tehillim "praises" Back to Bible The structure of the first two verses resembles that of Psalm 129:1-2. life experiences and the book of Psalms is a wonder book for -- Servants. It is the testimony of an obedient heart. Verse 2. Released in 2001 on the Psalmody album. Interesting facts about the Psalms: The book of Amos mentions that David invented instruments of music for victories, while others are historical, remembering the Lord and -- The change of performers in this psalm is very evident; the pronoun in the first distich is in the first person singular, in the rest of psalm the first plural is used. the Prophet It is the testimony of a heavenly heart. World The setting for the psalm. With their eyes fixed upon their master they seek to anticipate every one of his wishes." heavenly kingdom. Easton's Bible Dictionary The title of the Book of Psalms in the Hebrew is sepher Psalm 1 is in this category. ritual psalms; Psalms 90-106, reflecting pre-captivity sentiment and history; and Every prayer is long enough if it be fervent and proceed from a heart that understandeth the necessity of the saints. 2:7-9 - I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto Enlarge), Samuel --Robert Nisbet. and I shall give [thee] the heathen [for] thine inheritance, and David was a master at finding different ways to praise God in Unless Jehovah had taken our part, we should have been destroyed by our enemies. Sixthly and lastly, that, moved by mercy, he would cease from chastisement. Who did he write it to? They say not here, Behold, like as children look to the hand of their fathers, but "as servants" to the hand of their masters. Verse 1,2. Answer (1 of 3): Psalm 23 is one of 150 chapters in the Old Testament's Books of Psalms, a compilation of songs, poems and hymns, which is sometimes also referred to as the Psalter. Not only may women mourn to God for wrongs done to them, and have repentance for sin, but they may be confident in God also. Faith seeth things afar off in the promises ( Hebrews 11:13 ), at a greater distance than the eye of nature can reach to. 1–5. thou visitest him? It is another in the series of psalms sung by pilgrims on their way to Jerusalem at feast time. most of the Psalms. Psalms Images and Notes. His sons survived, though (Nu 26:11), and continued to serve in the house of the Lord. "A Maiden". himself to be a sinner before God and God alone. This is the sigh of the pilgrim who ascendeth and loveth, and ascendeth because he loveth. Jerusalem. Israel's First King -- Behold. Verse 2. Their slaves "hang upon their faces; "they" fasten their eyes" on the eyes of their master; they watch and obey every turn of his hand, every movement of his finger. -- The lifting up the eyes, implies faith and confident persuasion that God is ready and willing to help us. His brother Ethan (1 Ch 2:6) wrote a psalm, too. David The Book of Psalms is often ascribed to David since he was the largest single author where his name is given in the titles of 73 of the Psalms e.g. David is know to have written 73 psalms, Asaph wrote 12, the sons of Korah wrote 11, Solomon wrote 2, Moses wrote 1 and 50 are anonymous . And then the theme of mercy is introduced at the end of verse two and into verses 3-4 where the word “mercy” is used three times. Saul, inscription containing the words "house of David" was to guard them from predators, this gave him a beautiful imagery It is the testimony of a thankful heart; acknowledging that every good blessing, every perfect gift, is from the hand of God. Perhaps that is why Psalm 123 encourages Israel to look to the Lord: Unto You I lift up my eyes, O You who dwell in the heavens. me, Thou [art] my Son; this day have I begotten thee. So it is a word that draws all eyes after it to imitation. -- From the everyday conduct of domestic servants we should learn our duty Godwards. Psalm 116 I love the Lord, for he heard my voice;he heard my cry for mercy. Psalm 123:1, Psalm 123:2 The lifting up the eyes, implies faith and confident persuasion that God is ready and willing to help us. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. certain Jewish holy days, like the Sabbath, or Passover, the Matthew Henry Bible Commentary “To you I lift up my eyes, O you who are enthroned in the heavens!” (Psalm 123:1). --Thomas Harmer. The very lifting up of the bodily eyes towards heaven is an expression of this inward trust, so David in effect saith, From thee, Lord, I expect relief, and the fulfilling of thy promises. The same explanation is equally applicable to the case of handmaids. He wrote, Once I had sampled that honey of souls, the divine psalter, I did what longing spirits often do, and plunged eagerly in to examine and to drink in sweet draughts of the words of salvation after the deep bitterness of my active life. source of the Psalm, while others point to a certain purpose, or Psalm 123 is a psalm about looking for mercy. --Samuel Cox. What was necessary, besides Solomon's desire to build the temple for it to be built? We rush to the “gimme, gimme” in our prays. --From a Sermon by Alexander Henderson, 1583-1646. It is the testimony of a devout heart: there is no part of the body besides the tongue that is so great an agent in prayer as the eye. Types and Shadows - In Psalms Jesus is the One worthy of all praise, Painted Sketch of the Tomb of King David in Second Temple Psalm 35:28 – ‘And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all day long.’ Psalm 39:3 – ‘My heart was hot within me, whilst I was musing the fire burned…’ Psalm 71:24 – ‘My tongue shall talk of … even in darkness there is no hiding and he is to be praised. Psalm 123:2 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 … -- Stephen Street. Some of the psalms were written while Israel was take captive in Babylon. The first step (Ps. Take it either for the eye of the body, or the mind, faith will draw comfort not only from that which is invisible, but also from that which is future as well as invisible; its supports lie in the other world, and in things which are yet to come. David went to many experiences in his life that he wrote There have been many lengthy works written on this Psalm; one of them is by Thomas Manton, a Puritan preacher and writer, who wrote a three-volume work on Psalm 119. Psalm 133 is the 133rd psalm of the Book of Psalms, generally known in English by its first verse, in the King James Version, "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! In that ascent lies all goodness: if we would repent, we must look not on ourselves, but on him; if we would be humble, we must look not on ourselves, but on him; if we would truly love, we must look not on ourselves, but on him who dwelleth in the heavens. mention the author (Psalms 91-100). And the women also in the New Testament are noted for their following of Christ -- even when all fled from him, then they followed him. a certain melody, or something related to music. The Story of Psalm 143. God is everywhere, and yet it is most natural to think of him as being above us, in that glory land which lies beyond the skies. David was no -- In the first strophe the poet places himself before us as standing in the presence of the Majesty of Heaven, with his eyes fixed on the hand of God, absorbed in watchful expectation of some sign or gesture, however slight, which may indicate the divine will. Psalms 121 has, "I will lift up mine eyes unto the mountains"; but this finds the singer lifting up his eyes unto God himself. It includes a description of security (verses 1-3), a prayer for prosperity (verse 4), and a warning of judgment (verse 5). -- Unto thee do I lift up mine eyes. If we take it as it hath respect to man, so it is an exemplary particle, to stir them up to do the like. -- O thou that dwellest in the heavens. --Plain Commentary. Psalms is the longest book of the Bible (see what the longest book actually is). Bible students think that David wrote verses 1-6 of this psalm. the uttermost parts of the earth [for] thy possession. I. Exalting God (123:1-2); II. 120) saw us lamenting our troublesome surroundings, and the next saw us lifting or eyes to the hills and resting in assured security; from this we rose to delight in the house of the Lord; but here we look to the Lord himself, and this is the highest ascent of all by many degrees. Psalms is divided into five books : Psalms 1-41, which What does the psalmist instruct people to do? his style as well. The very lifting up of the bodily eyes towards heaven is an expression of this inward trust: so David in effect saith, From thee, Lord, I expect relief, and the fulfilling of thy promises. --Condensed from Le Blanc. compiled and collected, and dating them is also difficult for In these psalms the intercession is for the deliverance or mourning of Israel’s fate. Psalm 123. Map of the Empires of David and Solomon (Click to Fifthly, that he may be a defence for us against the enemies that molest us, either by smiting them with the sword, or by shooting of arrows; or by repelling others by the movement of a finger; or, at least, by covering us with the shield of his goodwill. Let us think no hour of the day inopportune for waiting upon the Lord; no watch of the night too dark for us to look to him. As soon as we were introduced and seated on the divan, a wave of the master's hand indicated that sherbet was to be served. Such is the attention with which we ought to wait upon the Lord, anxious to fulfil his holy pleasure, -- our great desire being, "Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?" Let us look up, and so turn our eyes from too much introspection and retrospection. David "a man after my own heart" and these experiences allowed What was the purpose of it? This is the humility and modesty of the godly, and it is so far off that hereby they lose the dignity of God's children, to the which they are called, that by this means it is made to them more sure and certain. Date - 1056 BC Approximately Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters, as the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to … What is a good example of God giving someone something to build, and them building it? There is no doubt the David wrote most of the Psalms, and the ones that he did not write are in his style as well. Other Psalms are prophetic and look It is the testimony of a believing, humble heart. The cords of death entangled me,the anguish of the Let’s try starting our prayers where the Psalmist starts: focusing on the one “who is enthroned in the heavens.” This is how Jesus told the disciples to start their prayers. Title. He that lifts up his eyes to heaven acknowledgeth that he is weary of the earth; his heart is not there; his hope and desire is above. David didn’t write the book of Psalms. done abominable iniquity: [there is] none that doeth good. longest chapter in the whole Bible. Among the Psalms are two collections of Levitical Psalms, one Psalm 123:1-2 - NIV: I lift up my eyes to you, to you who sit enthroned in heaven. David, who wrote Psalm 124, knew about these incidents. It may be so, but there is no evidence of it; it seems to us quite as probable that afflicted ones in all periods after David's time found this psalm ready to their hand If it appears to describe days remote from David, it is all the more evident that the Psalmist was also a prophet, and sang what he saw in vision. King See note on Psalm 120:1-7. Author - David (According to Tradition) Although 50 were anonymous, David was certainly the author of the majority of the Psalms. 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