Psalm 123:2

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress; so our eyes wait upon the LORD our God, until that he have mercy upon us.

As the eyes

Joshua 9:23

Joshua 10:6

So our eyes

Luke 18:1

General references

Genesis 49:18

Bible References

As the eyes

Now therefore, you are cursed, and you shall always be slaves, both cutters and gatherers of firewood and water carriers for the house of my God.”

So the men of Gibeon sent word to Joshua at the camp in Gilgal, saying, “Do not abandon your servants; come up to us quickly and save us and help us, for all [five of] the kings of the Amorites who live in the hill country have assembled against us.”

So our eyes

I waited patiently and expectantly for the Lord;
And He inclined to me and heard my cry.

My eyes fail [with longing, watching] for [the fulfillment of] Your promise,
Saying, “When will You comfort me?”

I wait [patiently] for the Lord, my soul [expectantly] waits,
And in His word do I hope.

Then He said, “Let Me go, for day is breaking.” But Jacob said, “I will not let You go unless You declare a blessing on me.”

“I wait for Your salvation, O Lord.

The Lord is good to those who wait [confidently] for Him,
To those who seek Him [on the authority of God’s word].

Now Jesus was telling the disciples a parable to make the point that at all times they ought to pray and not give up and lose heart,

General references

“I wait for Your salvation, O Lord.