Old Testament · Poetry
Psalms 123:2
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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 the Lord our God, until that he have mercy upon us.
About Psalms 123:2
Few verses address Eyes Closed and Eyes Open as directly as Psalms 123:2. This Old Testament passage from the poetry of Psalms has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Acts 28:27
“For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.”
- Matthew 13:15
“For this people’s heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.”
- Proverbs 3:7
“Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.”
- Psalms 121:1
“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.”
- Psalms 139:16
“Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.”
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How to Apply Psalms 123:2
Pray through Psalms 123:2 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Eyes Closed. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.