Psalms, 123
1. A Canticle in steps. If the Lord had not been with us, let Israel now say it:
1. A Canticle in steps. If the Lord had not been with us, let Israel now say it:
Psalm 123 is a song of supplication that expresses the psalmist's confidence in God and his expectation for divine mercy. The central theme of the Psalm is the dependence on God's people of his help. Following are five biblical verses related to the topics covered in Psalm 123:
Psalm 121:1-2: "I lift your eyes to the hills: Where will help come from? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth." This verse speaks of the psalmist's confidence in God's help.
Psalm 124:8: "Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth." This verse highlights the dependence on God's people in God for their help and protection.
Psalm 125:1: "Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, who is not shaken, firm forever." This verse speaks of the trust and security of those who trust God.
Isaiah 25:9: "And in that day it will be said, Behold, this is our God, in whom we expected, and He shall save us; this is the Lord, in whom we expected; in His salvation we will, and rejoice." This verse speaks of the joy and gratitude of those who expect in God and experience their salvation.
Philippians 4:6-7: "You are not restless for anything; before, your petitions are all known before God, prayer and supplications, with thanksgiving. And the peace of God, which exceeds all understanding,, will keep your hearts and your feelings in Christ Jesus. " This verse speaks of the importance of prayer and trust in God to experience inner peace and tranquility even in the midst of adversity.
“De que vale perder-se em vãos temores?” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
