Joe: Alright, so what do we got here? Psalms 123?
Bible Expert: Yes, Psalms 123. It’s a song of hope and trust in God.
Joe: Wow, that sounds cool. So what's it about?
Bible Expert: The Psalm starts off by the speaker crying out to God, asking him to look down on them in mercy. The speaker is looking up to God with a spirit of submission and humility, asking for Him to look upon them with compassion.
Joe: That's amazing. What else does it say?
Bible Expert: The speaker is asking for God to be gracious and merciful, to treat them with kindness and patience, just as a master treats a servant. They are trusting in God to be their protector and to save them from the proud and arrogant people who look down on them.
Joe: Wow, this is pretty powerful. So what's the point here?
Bible Expert: The point is that no matter how down and out we might be, we should always look to God for help and hope. We should trust that He will be there for us and never give up on Him.