Key Figures — Psalms 123

2 figures

1. The Psalmist

   The author and speaker of the Psalm, representing the collective voice of the people of Israel.

   The Psalmist lifts their eyes to God, seeking mercy and expressing dependence on the Lord amidst contempt and scorn from the proud.

   Related passages

   • Psalms 121 (Looking to the Lord for help)
   • Psalms 130 (A cry for mercy from the depths)
   • Isaiah 30:18 (The Lord longs to be gracious)

   • #Psalmist
   • #Prayer
   • #DependenceOnGod

2. The Lord

   The object of the Psalmist's prayer and the source of mercy.

   The Lord is depicted as the one enthroned in heaven, to whom the Psalmist looks for mercy and deliverance from contempt.

   Related passages

   • Psalms 11:4 (The Lord is in His holy temple)
   • Psalms 115:3 (God is in heaven and does as He pleases)
   • Hebrews 4:16 (Approaching the throne of grace with confidence)

   • #TheLord
   • #Mercy
   • #HeavenlyThrone

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