Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to you, to you who sit enthroned in heaven. New Living Translation I lift my eyes to you, O God, enthroned in heaven. English Standard Version To you I lift up my eyes, O you who are enthroned in the heavens! Berean Standard Bible A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to You, the One enthroned in heaven. King James Bible A Song of degrees. Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens. New King James Version A Song of Ascents. Unto You I lift up my eyes, O You who dwell in the heavens. New American Standard Bible A Song of Ascents. To You I have raised my eyes, You who are enthroned in the heavens! NASB 1995 A Song of Ascents. To You I lift up my eyes, O You who are enthroned in the heavens! NASB 1977 To Thee I lift up my eyes, O Thou who art enthroned in the heavens! Legacy Standard Bible A Song of Ascents. To You I lift up my eyes, The One enthroned in the heavens! Amplified Bible A Song of Ascents. Unto you I lift up my eyes, O You who are enthroned in the heavens! Christian Standard Bible A song of ascents. I lift my eyes to you, the one enthroned in heaven. Holman Christian Standard Bible A song of ascents. I lift my eyes to You, the One enthroned in heaven. American Standard Version A Song of Ascents. Unto thee do I lift up mine eyes, O thou that sittest in the heavens. Contemporary English Version Our LORD and our God, I turn my eyes to you, on your throne in heaven. English Revised Version A Song of Ascents. Unto thee do I lift up mine eyes, O thou that sittest in the heavens. GOD'S WORD® Translation [A song for going up to worship.] I look up to you, to the one who sits enthroned in heaven. Good News Translation LORD, I look up to you, up to heaven, where you rule. International Standard Version To you, who sit enthroned in heaven, I lift up my eyes. Majority Standard Bible A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to You, the One enthroned in heaven. NET Bible A song of ascents. I look up toward you, the one enthroned in heaven. New Heart English Bible [A Song of Ascents.] To you I do lift up my eyes, you who sit in the heavens. Webster's Bible Translation A Song of degrees. To thee I raise my eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens. World English Bible A Song of Ascents. I lift up my eyes to you, you who sit in the heavens. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA SONG OF THE ASCENTS. I have lifted up my eyes to You, "" O dweller in the heavens. Young's Literal Translation A Song of the Ascents. Unto Thee I have lifted up mine eyes, O dweller in the heavens. Smith's Literal Translation Song of ascensions. To thee dwelling in the heavens I lifted up mine eyes. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTo thee have I lifted up my eyes, who dwellest in heaven. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible A song of ascents. To you I raise my eyes, to you enthroned in heaven. New Revised Standard Version To you I lift up my eyes, O you who are enthroned in the heavens! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTO thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heaven. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated To you I have lifted up my eyes, oh Dweller of Heaven! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A Song of Ascents. Unto Thee I lift up mine eyes, O Thou that art enthroned in the heavens. Brenton Septuagint Translation A Song of Degrees: Unto thee who dwellest in heaven have I lifted up mine eyes. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context I Lift Up My Eyes to You1A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to You, the One enthroned in heaven. 2As the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maidservant look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes are on the LORD our God until He shows us mercy.… Cross References Psalm 121:1-2 A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? / My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. Isaiah 40:26 Lift up your eyes on high: Who created all these? He leads forth the starry host by number; He calls each one by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. Psalm 141:8 But my eyes are fixed on You, O GOD the Lord. In You I seek refuge; do not leave my soul defenseless. Psalm 25:15 My eyes are always on the LORD, for He will free my feet from the mesh. Psalm 113:5 Who is like the LORD our God, the One enthroned on high? Psalm 134:1-2 A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! / Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD! Psalm 5:3 In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; at daybreak I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation. Psalm 123:2 As the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maidservant look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes are on the LORD our God until He shows us mercy. 2 Chronicles 20:12 Our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this vast army that comes against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.” Lamentations 3:41 Let us lift up our hearts and hands to God in heaven: Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Matthew 6:9 So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Colossians 3:1-2 Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. / Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Acts 7:55 But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked intently into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. Ephesians 1:20-21 which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. Treasury of Scripture To you lift I up my eyes, O you that dwell in the heavens. A. Psalm 120:1 A Song of degrees. In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me. Psalm 121:1 A Song of degrees. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. Psalm 122:1 A Song of degrees of David. I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD. lift I Psalm 25:15 Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net. Psalm 121:1 A Song of degrees. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. Psalm 141:8 But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute. O thou Psalm 2:4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. Psalm 11:4 The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD'S throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men. Psalm 113:5,6 Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high, … Jump to Previous Ascents Degrees Dweller Dwellest Enthroned Eyes Heaven Heavens Lift Raise Seat Sit Sittest Song Throne Up&GtJump to Next Ascents Degrees Dweller Dwellest Enthroned Eyes Heaven Heavens Lift Raise Seat Sit Sittest Song Throne Up&GtPsalm 123 1. The godly profess their confidence in God3. And pray to be delivered from contempt A song of ascents. This phrase indicates that Psalm 123 is part of the Songs of Ascents, a collection of Psalms (120-134) traditionally sung by Hebrew pilgrims as they ascended to Jerusalem for the three major feasts: Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles. The term "ascents" suggests a physical and spiritual journey, reflecting the upward movement towards God’s presence in the temple. Historically, these songs were used to prepare the hearts of the worshipers, fostering a sense of anticipation and reverence. I lift up my eyes to You, the One enthroned in heaven. Persons / Places / Events 1. The PsalmistThe author of this psalm, traditionally attributed to David, who expresses a deep sense of dependence and reverence towards God. 2. God Referred to as "the One enthroned in heaven," highlighting His sovereignty and supreme authority over all creation. 3. Heaven The dwelling place of God, symbolizing His majesty and the ultimate place of divine authority and power. Teaching Points Dependence on GodThe act of lifting one's eyes signifies a posture of dependence and trust in God. In times of trouble or uncertainty, believers are encouraged to look to God as their ultimate source of help and guidance. Recognition of God's Sovereignty Acknowledging God as "enthroned in heaven" reminds us of His supreme authority and control over all circumstances. This recognition should lead to a sense of peace and assurance in His plans. Prayerful Posture The psalmist's action of lifting his eyes can be seen as a metaphor for prayer. Believers are called to maintain a prayerful attitude, continually seeking God's presence and intervention in their lives. Heavenly Perspective By focusing on God who is in heaven, we are reminded to adopt a heavenly perspective, prioritizing eternal values over earthly concerns.(1) O thou that dwellest.--O thou throned one.Verse 1. - Unto thee lift I up mine eyes (comp. Psalm 121:1, where the psalmist "lifted up his eyes" to God's dwelling-place). Now the expression is bolder. The eyes are lifted up to God himself. Oh thou that dwellest in the heavens (comp. Psalm 2:4; Psalm 11:4; Isaiah 57:15; Isaiah 66:1). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A Songשִׁ֗יר (šîr) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7892: A song, singing of Ascents. הַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת (ham·ma·‘ă·lō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4609: Elevation, the act, the condition, a climactic progression I lift up נָשָׂ֣אתִי (nā·śā·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take my eyes עֵינַ֑י (‘ê·nay) Noun - cdc | first person common singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain to You, אֵ֭לֶיךָ (’ê·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the One enthroned הַ֝יֹּשְׁבִ֗י (hay·yō·šə·ḇî) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in heaven. בַּשָּׁמָֽיִם׃ (baš·šā·mā·yim) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky Links Psalm 123:1 NIVPsalm 123:1 NLT Psalm 123:1 ESV Psalm 123:1 NASB Psalm 123:1 KJV Psalm 123:1 BibleApps.com Psalm 123:1 Biblia Paralela Psalm 123:1 Chinese Bible Psalm 123:1 French Bible Psalm 123:1 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 123:1 A Song of Ascents (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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