Psalm 123:2

New English Translation

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 my eyes will look to the Lord, our God, until he shows us favor.

Cross References

Genesis 32:26

Then the man said, “Let me go, for the dawn is breaking.” “I will not let you go,” Jacob replied, “unless you bless me.”

Genesis 49:18

I wait for your deliverance, O Lord.

1 Kings 1:20

Now, my master, O king, all Israel is watching anxiously to see who is named to succeed my master the king on the throne.

2 Chronicles 20:12

Our God, will you not judge them? For we are powerless against this huge army that attacks us! We don’t know what we should do; we look to you for help.”

Psalm 119:82

My eyes grow tired as I wait for your promise to be fulfilled. I say, “When will you comfort me?”

Psalm 25:15

I continually look to the Lord for help, for he will free my feet from the enemy’s net.

Luke 18:1

Then Jesus told them a parable to show them they should always pray and not lose heart.

Joshua 10:6

The men of Gibeon sent this message to Joshua at the camp in Gilgal, “Do not abandon your subjects! Rescue us! Help us! For all the Amorite kings living in the hill country are attacking us.”

Joshua 9:23

Now you are condemned to perpetual servitude as woodcutters and water carriers for the house of my God.”

Joshua 9:27

and that day made them woodcutters and water carriers for the community and for the altar of the Lord at the divinely chosen site. (They continue in that capacity to this very day.)