Psalms 123:2

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.

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Behold, as the eyes{H5869} of servants{H5650} [look] unto the hand{H3027} of their master,{H113} As the eyes{H5869} of a maid{H8198} unto the hand{H3027} of her mistress;{H1404} So our eyes{H5869} [look] unto Jehovah{H3068} our God,{H430} Until he have mercy{H2603} upon us.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Behold, as the eyes{H5869} of servants{H5650} look unto the hand{H3027} of their masters{H113}, and as the eyes{H5869} of a maiden{H8198} unto the hand{H3027} of her mistress{H1404}; so our eyes{H5869} wait upon the LORD{H3068} our God{H430}, until that he have mercy{H2603}{(H8799)} 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 I waited patiently for the LORD; and He inclined to me and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my steps. 3 And He has put a new song in my mouth, even praise to our God: many shall see it and fear and shall trust in the LORD.
  • Ps 130:5-6 : 5 I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word do I hope. 6 My soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning; yes, more than those who watch for the morning.
  • Luke 18:1 : 1 And he spoke a parable to them to this end, that men ought always to pray and not lose heart;
  • 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 that one should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.
  • Ps 119:82 : 82 My eyes fail with longing for Your word, saying, 'When will You comfort me?'
  • Ps 119:123-125 : 123 My eyes fail from seeking Your salvation and Your righteous word. 124 Deal with Your servant according to Your mercy, and teach me Your statutes. 125 I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies.
  • Gen 32:26 : 26 And he said, Let me go, for the day breaks. But he said, I will not let you go, unless you bless me.
  • Gen 49:18 : 18 I have waited for your salvation, O LORD.
  • Josh 9:23 : 23 Now therefore you are cursed, and none of you shall be freed from being servants, woodcutters, and water carriers for the house of my God.
  • Josh 9:27 : 27 And Joshua made them that day woodcutters and water carriers for the congregation, and for the altar of the LORD, even to this day, in the place which He would choose.
  • Josh 10:6 : 6 And the men of Gibeon sent to Joshua to the camp at Gilgal, saying, Do not let your hand be slack from your servants; come up to us quickly, and save us and help us, for all the kings of the Amorites who dwell in the mountains have gathered together against us.
  • Ps 25:15 : 15 My eyes are ever toward the LORD, for He shall pluck my feet out of the net.

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