Psalm 123:1

The Passion Translation

O God-Enthroned in heaven, I lift my eyes toward you in worship.

Cross References

Psalm 11:4

Yet Yahweh is never shaken — he is still found in his temple of holiness, reigning as King Yahweh over all. He closely watches and examines everything man does. With a glance, his eyes examine every heart, for his heavenly rule will prevail over all.

Psalm 115:3

But we know our God rules from the heavens, and he takes delight in all that he does.

Psalm 120:1

I was desperate for you to help me in my struggles, and you did!

Psalm 121:1

I look up to the mountains and hills, longing for God’s help. But then I realize that our true help and protection is only from the Lord, our Creator who made the heavens and the earth.

Psalm 122:1

I was overjoyed when they said, “Let’s go up to the house of the Lord.”

Psalm 124:1

What if God had not been on our side? Let all Israel admit this!

Psalm 125:1

Those who trust in the Lord are as unshakable, as unmovable as mighty Mount Zion!

Psalm 126:1

It was like a dream come true when you freed us from our bondage and brought us back to Zion!

Psalm 127:1

If God’s grace doesn’t help the builders, they will labor in vain to build a house. If God’s mercy doesn’t protect the city, all the sentries will circle it in vain.

Psalm 128:1

How joyous are those who love the Lord and bow low before God, ready to obey him!

Psalm 129:1

Let all Israel admit it. From our very beginning we have been persecuted by the nations.

Psalm 130:1

Lord, I cry out to you out of the depths of my despair!

Psalm 131:1

Lord, my heart is meek before you. I don’t consider myself better than others. I’m content to not pursue matters that are over my head— such as your complex mysteries and wonders— that I’m not yet ready to understand.

Psalm 132:1

Lord, please don’t forget all the hardships David had to pass through.

Psalm 133:1

How truly wonderful and delightful it is to see brothers and sisters living together in sweet unity!

Psalm 134:1

All his loving priests who serve and sing, come and sing your song of blessing to God. Come and stand before him in the house of God throughout the night watch,

Psalm 141:8

But you are my Lord and my God; I only have eyes for you! I hide myself in you, so don’t leave me defenseless.

Psalm 2:4

God-Enthroned merely laughs at them; the Sovereign One mocks their madness!

Psalm 25:15

Rescue me, Yahweh, for you free my feet from every trap.

Isaiah 57:15

For this is what the high and majestic one says, the one who fills the eternal realm with glory, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in high and holy places but also with the bruised and lowly in spirit, those who are humble and quick to repent. I dwell with them to revive the spirit of the humble, to revive the heart of those who are broken over their sin.

Isaiah 66:1

This is what Yahweh says: “The heavens are my throne and the earth is my footstool. Where is the house you will build for me? Where is the place where I will rest?

Matthew 6:9

Pray like this: ‘Our Beloved Father, dwelling in the heavenly realms, may the glory of your name be the center on which our lives turn.

Luke 18:13

“The tax collector stood alone in a corner, away from the Holy Place, and covered his face in his hands, feeling that he was unworthy even to look up to God. Beating his breast, he sobbed with brokenness and tears saying, ‘God, please, in your mercy and because of the blood sacrifice, forgive me, for I am nothing but the most miserable of all sinners!’