What I Noticed Today (Psalms 121, 123-125, 128-130)
Psalm 121
In verses 1-2, the psalmist says his help comes from the Lord.
In verses 3-8, the psalmist switches from “I” and ‘my’ to ‘he’ and ‘your’ as though someone is with him. He says God watches over his people and will protect them at all times.
Psalm 123
In verses 1-2, the psalmist lifts up his eyes to heaven like a servant to a master.
In verses 3-4, the psalmist prays for mercy because the people have endured contempt and scorn.
Psalm 124
In verses 1-5, the psalmist praises God for protecting the people against the anger of the enemies who would have destroyed them.
In verses 6-8, the psalmist praises the Lord for not giving up on the people and helping them to escape from those who would destroy them.
Psalm 125
In verses 1-3, the psalmist says that those who trust in the Lord are secure. He says the Lord surrounds his people like the mountains surround Jerusalem.
In verses 4-5, the psalmist prays that the Lord will bless those who are good and lead them away from the evildoers.
Psalm 128
In verses 1-2, the psalmist says those who fear the Lord will be blessed.
In verses 2-4, the psalmist says the blessing includes having many children.
In verses 5-6, the psalmist calls for the Lord’s blessing on those who fear the Lord and that they live long lives (see their children’s children) in peace.
Psalm 129
In verses 1-4, the psalmist invites the people of Israel to say that though they have been afflicted, they have not been overcome by their oppressors because the righteous Lord had cut off the wicked.
In verses 5-8, the psalmist prays that the enemies of Israel would be put to shame, turned away, and not receive the Lord’s blessing.
Psalm 130
In verses 1-2, the psalmist cries out to the Lord for mercy.
In verses 3-4, the psalmist says no one with sin can stand before the Lord, but with God, there is forgiveness.
In verses 5-8, the psalmist declares that he is waiting patiently for the Lord and encourages the people to put their hope in the Lord. Because of the Lord’s love, He would redeem them from their sins.
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