Psalms 123:2 net — Look, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female servant look to the hand of her…

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"Look, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female servant look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes will look to the LORD, our God, until he shows us favor."

— Psalms 123:2, NET Bible

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Psalms 123 — Context

1

A song of ascents. I look up toward you, the one enthroned in heaven.

2

Look, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female servant look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes will look to the LORD, our God, until he shows us favor.

3

Show us favor, O LORD, show us favor! For we have had our fill of humiliation, and then some.

4

We have had our fill of the taunts of the self-assured, of the contempt of the proud.

Psalms 123:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 123:2 say?
Psalms 123:2 in the NET Bible reads: “Look, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female servant look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes will look to the LORD, our God, until he shows us favor.”
Where is Psalms 123:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 123:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 123, verse 2.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 123:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 123:2 in?
Psalms 123:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 123:2?
Psalms 123:2 reads (NET): “Look, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female servant look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes will look to the LORD, our God, until he shows us favor.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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