Psalm 123:1referencesPsalm 121:1-2
Both passages express a lifting of the eyes to God, indicating a posture of dependence and trust in the Lord as the source of help and guidance.
Thematic focusDependence on God, Trust, Divine Help.
Cross-References — Psalms 123
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Psalm 123:2referencesPsalm 123:3
Verse 2 describes the servant-master relationship, emphasizing attentive waiting on God, which is further developed in verse 3 as a plea for mercy, showing the servant's reliance on the master's compassion.
Thematic focusServanthood, Mercy, Divine Compassion.
Psalm 123:3referencesLuke 18:13
Both passages involve a plea for mercy. In Psalm 123:3, the psalmist asks for mercy from God, similar to the tax collector in Luke 18:13 who cries out for God's mercy, highlighting humility and recognition of one's need for divine grace.
Thematic focusMercy, Humility, Divine Grace.
Psalm 123:4referencesNehemiah 2:19
Psalm 123:4 speaks of contempt from the proud, which is mirrored in Nehemiah 2:19 where Nehemiah faces scorn from Sanballat and others, illustrating the theme of opposition from the arrogant.
Thematic focusContempt, Opposition, Pride.