Psalm 123:2

Modern English Version

Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress, so our eyes wait upon the Lord our God, until He has mercy upon us.

Cross References

Genesis 32:26

Then He said, “Let Me go, for the day breaks.” But Jacob said, “I will not let You go, unless You bless me.”

Genesis 49:18

I wait for Your salvation, O  Lord!

1 Kings 1:20

And you, my lord, O king, all the eyes of Israel are upon you that you should tell them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him.

2 Chronicles 20:12

O our God, will You not render judgment on them? For we have not strength enough to stand before this great army that is coming against us. And we do not know what we should do, but our eyes are on You.”

Psalm 119:82

My eyes fail from reading Your word, saying, “When will You comfort me?”

Psalm 25:15

My eyes are ever toward the Lord, for He will pluck my feet out of the net.

Luke 18:1

He told them a parable to illustrate that it is necessary always to pray and not lose heart.

Joshua 10:6

The men of Gibeon sent this message to Joshua at the Gilgal settlement: “Do not abandon your slaves. Come up to us quickly. Save us! Help us! For all the Amorite kings living in the hill country have gathered against us.”

Joshua 9:23

Therefore now you are cursed, and you will always be slaves, cutting wood and carrying water for the house of my God.”

Joshua 9:27

That day he made them woodcutters and water carriers for the congregation and the altar of the Lord, even to this day, at the place He would choose.