We have endured much scorn from the arrogant, much contempt from the proud.
PSALM 123 In this Psalm, the faithful oppressed with the cruel tyranny of their enemies, beseech God to deliver them, there being no other source of hope left for them except in his protection. A Song of Degrees. Psalm 123:1-4 1. I lift up my eyes to thee, who dwellest in the heavens. 2. Behold! as the eyes of servants look “Look” is a supplement taken from the French version.
Commenting on Psalm 123:1-4
Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease. Knowing no troubles of their own, the easy ones grow cruel and deride the people of the Lord. Having the godly already in secret contempt, they show it by openly scorning them.
We have here, I. The solemn profession which God's people make of faith and hope in God, Psa 123:1, Psa 123:2. Observe, 1. The title here given to God: O thou that dwellest in the heavens. Our Lord Jesus has taught us, in prayer, to have an eye to God as our Father in heaven; not that he is confined there, but there especially he...
Commenting on Psalm 123:1-4