Psalm 123:4

Translations

Modern

We have endured much scorn from the arrogant, much contempt from the proud.

Traditional

Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease, and with the contempt of the proud.

Literal

Exceedingly our soul has been filled with the scorn of those at ease, with the contempt of the prideful ones.

Latin

…quia multum repleta est anima nostra opprobrium abundantibus, et despectio superbis.

Original

Hebrew

English

We have endured much scorn from the arrogant, much contempt from the proud.

Notes

Psalms 123:1–4

This lament about the psalmist's humble position shows strong trust in the Lord (Psalm 123:1–2). The psalmist prays for God's favor on the community because evil surrounds them (Psalm 123:3–4). The poet looks beyond Jerusalem (Psalm 122) to God's throne in heaven.

Psalms 120:1–134:3

These short and memorable songs were sung by pilgrims as they traveled to Jerusalem for the national festivals held three times each year (Deuteronomy 16:16). The title of these psalms includes a Hebrew word that can mean “steps” or “stairs.” Some scholars understand it to mean “going up to Jerusalem.” These psalms, often called the Songs of Ascents, lead the listener on a journey to Jerusalem to praise God for his goodness to Israel through history.

Related verses

Psalm 119:51
The arrogant utterly deride me, but I do not turn from Your law.
Job 12:5
The one at ease scorns misfortune as the fate of those whose feet are slipping.
Acts 17:32
When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some began to mock him, but others said, “We want to hear you again on this topic.”
Isaiah 32:11
Shudder, you ladies of leisure; tremble, you daughters of complacency. Strip yourselves bare and put sackcloth around your waists.
1 Corinthians 4:13
…when we are slandered, we answer gently. Up to this moment we have become the scum of the earth, the refuse of the world.
Job 16:4
I could also speak like you if you were in my place; I could heap up words against you and shake my head at you.
Isaiah 32:9
Stand up, you complacent women; listen to me. Give ear to my word, you overconfident daughters.
Nehemiah 2:19
But when Sanballat the Horonite, Tobiah the Ammonite official, and Geshem the Arab heard about this, they mocked us and ridiculed us, saying, “What is this you are doing? Are you rebelling against the king?”
Acts 26:24
At this stage of Paul’s defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, “You are insane, Paul! Your great learning is driving you to madness!”
Psalm 73:5–9
They are free of the burdens others carry; they are not afflicted like other men.
Jeremiah 48:29
We have heard of Moab’s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his proud arrogance and haughtiness of heart.
Jeremiah 48:11
Moab has been at ease from youth, settled like wine on its dregs; he has not been poured from vessel to vessel or gone into exile. So his flavor has remained the same, and his aroma is unchanged.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Degrees, Song of Hallel Mercy Music Psalms, Book of Song of Ascents Song of Ascents, Song of Degrees

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Contempt: Pride and Prosperity Prompt To Scorning and Mocking: The Wicked Indulge In, Against: Saints

Psalm 123:4

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