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The Direction of Our Gaze
Commentators explain that “lifting up the eyes” is a deliberate spiritual act. Instead of looking down in despair, inward in pride, or around for human solutions, the psalmist directs his focus upward. This posture of prayer expresses trust, hope, and a conscious turning away from earthly troubles toward God alone.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 123:1
18th Century
Theologian
To you - To God.
I lift up my eyes - In supplication and prayer. Nature prompts us to look up when we address God, as if he dw…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 123:1
19th Century
Bishop
O thou that dwellest. — O you enthroned one.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 123:1
19th Century
Preacher
Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens.
Our eyes are far too apt to look below, or to look within, or to…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 123:1
16th Century
Theologian
I lift my eyes to thee, who dwellest in the heavens. It is uncertain at what time, or even by what Prophet, this Psalm was composed. I do …
John Gill
On Psalms 123:1
17th Century
Pastor
Unto you lift I up my eyes
Not only the eyes of his body, this being a prayer gesture; see ([Reference Matthew 14:19…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 123:1–4
17th Century
Minister
Our Lord Jesus has taught us to look to God in prayer as our Father in heaven. In every prayer a good man lifts up his soul to God, especially when…