PSALM PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 123:1. This is a community lament, as the
references to “we” and “us” show. In this Song of Solomon 1:1
of Ascents (see note on Psalm 120), the faithful pilgrims feel
themselves to be the objects of scorn and contempt. The psalm goes
beyond simply asking for a safe journey... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 123:3 The wait for mercy (v. Psalms 123:2)
becomes a prayer, HAVE MERCY UPON US. The mercy desired is relief from
those who show CONTEMPT and SCORN toward the faithful pilgrims.
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