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Bibliographical Information
Bullinger, Ethelbert William. "Commentary on Psalms 123". "Bullinger's Companion bible Notes". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bul/psalms-123.html. 1909-1922.
Bullinger, Ethelbert William. "Commentary on Psalms 123". "Bullinger's Companion bible Notes". https://www.studylight.org/
Whole Bible (37)Old Testament (1)Individual Books (6)
Verse 1
Title. A Song, &c. Same as Psalms 120:1 .
dwellest in the heavens. The reference is to 2 Kings 19:16 and Isaiah 37:16 .
Verse 2
Behold. Figure of speech Asterismos. App-6 .
as. Figure of speech Simile. App-6 .
the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 .
God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 .
have mercy = Be gracious. Figure of speech Anaphora . App-6 .
Verse 3
contempt = the mockery. Compare Psalms 119:22 , referring to Rab-shakeh.
Verse 4
Our soul = we. Hebrew. nephesh ( App-13 ).
scorning = the scoffing. The reference is to the scoffing of Sennacherib and Rab-shakeh (2 Kings 18:19-35 ; 2 Kings 19:8-13 . 2 Chronicles 32:10-19 . Isaiah 36:4-21 ; Isaiah 37:8-13 ). App-67 .
at ease. Same Hebrew as "tumult" in 2 Kings 19:28 , and Isaiah 37:29 .
proud = proud oppressors.