Psalms 123:2

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maidservant to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the LORD our God, until He shows us mercy.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the LORD our God, until he has mercy upon us.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Behold, as the eyes of servants [look] unto the hand of their master, As the eyes of a maid unto the hand of her mistress; So our eyes [look] unto Jehovah our God, Until he have mercy upon us.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    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.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Beholde, euen as the eyes of seruautes loke vnto the handes of their masters: and as the eyes of a mayden vnto the handes of hir mastresse, euen so oure eyes wayte vpon the LORDE or God, vntill he haue mercy vpo vs.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Behold, as the eyes of seruants looke vnto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a mayden vnto the hand of her mistres: so our eyes waite vpon the Lord our God vntil he haue mercie vpon vs.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Beholde, as the eyes of seruauntes loke vnto the hande of their maisters, and as the eyes of a mayden vnto the hande of her maistresse: euen so our eyes wayte vpon God our Lorde vntyll he haue mercie vpon vs.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, As the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress; So our eyes look to Yahweh, our God, Until he has mercy on us.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    Lo, as eyes of men-servants `Are' unto the hand of their masters, As eyes of a maid-servant `Are' unto the hand of her mistress, So `are' our eyes unto Jehovah our God, Till that He doth favour us.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Behold, as the eyes of servants `look' unto the hand of their master, As the eyes of a maid unto the hand of her mistress; So our eyes `look' unto Jehovah our God, Until he have mercy upon us.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Behold, as the eyes of servants [look] unto the hand of their master, As the eyes of a maid unto the hand of her mistress; So our eyes [look] unto Jehovah our God, Until he have mercy upon us.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    See! as the eyes of servants are turned to the hands of their masters, and the eyes of a servant-girl to her owner, so our eyes are waiting for the Lord our God, till he has mercy on us.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress; so our eyes look to Yahweh, our God, until he has mercy on us.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Look, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female servant look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes will look to the LORD, our God, until he shows us favor.

Referenced Verses

  • Ps 40:1-3 : 1 For the director: A psalm of David. 2 I waited patiently for the LORD; He turned to me and heard my cry for help. 3 He lifted me out of the pit of destruction, out of the miry clay. He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.
  • Ps 130:5-6 : 5 I wait for the LORD; my soul waits, and I put my hope in His word. 6 My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning.
  • Luke 18:1 : 1 Jesus told them a parable to show that they should always pray and not give up.
  • Lam 3:25-26 : 25 The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. 26 It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.
  • Ps 119:82 : 82 My eyes fail, longing for Your promise, saying, 'When will You comfort me?
  • Ps 119:123-125 : 123 My eyes long for Your salvation and for the fulfillment of Your righteous promise. 124 Deal with Your servant according to Your lovingkindness, and teach me Your statutes. 125 I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies.
  • Gen 32:26 : 26 When the man saw that he could not overpower him, he touched the socket of Jacob's hip so that his hip was dislocated as they wrestled.
  • Gen 49:18 : 18 I wait for your salvation, Lord.
  • Josh 9:23 : 23 'Now therefore, you are under a curse and will always serve as woodcutters and water carriers for the house of my God.'
  • Josh 9:27 : 27 On that day, Joshua made them woodcutters and water carriers for the assembly and for the altar of the LORD at the place He would choose. And they continue to do so to this day.
  • Josh 10:6 : 6 The men of Gibeon sent a message to Joshua at the camp in Gilgal: “Do not abandon your servants. Come up to us quickly and save us! Help us, for all the kings of the Amorites living in the hill country have gathered against us.”
  • Ps 25:15 : 15 My eyes are ever towards the LORD, for he will free my feet from the net.

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    1A song of ascents: To You I lift up my eyes, O You who are enthroned in the heavens.

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