Psalm 123

To you, O LORD, I lift my eyes,

The God enthroned above the skies.

As servants watch their master’s hand

Or maids before their mistress stand,

So to the LORD our eyes we raise

Until his mercy he displays.

O LORD our God, your mercy show;

Take pity, LORD, on us below.

For scorn your people all have known;

Our foes’ contempt has made us groan.

The proud have covered us with shame;

With insolence they mock our name.