Psalms 123:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I lift up my eyes to you, O God, who lives in heaven.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is looking up to God in heaven, expressing trust and dependence on Him.

📚 Historical Context

This is one of the 'Songs of Ascents' (Psalms 120-134) that Jewish pilgrims would sing while traveling up to Jerusalem for religious festivals. The act of lifting one's eyes upward was a common gesture of prayer and seeking help from God in ancient times.

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