Psalms 123:1-2

[1] [[A Song of degrees.]] Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens. [2] Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress; so our eyes wait upon the LORD our God, until that he have mercy

What is the context of Psalms 123:1-2?

Prayer for Yahweh’s Action in the Face of Scorn (Psalms 123:1-4 true)
Prayer for the Lord’s Help. (Psalms 123:1-4 true)
A Prayer for Relief (Psalms 123:1-4 true)
Prayer for Relief from Contempt (Psalms 123:1-4 true)
Looking for God’s Favor (Psalms 123:1-4 true)
Our Eyes Look to the Lord Our God (Psalms 123:1-4 true)

What does Psalms 123:1-2 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The writer looked up to the Sovereign of the universe and prayed for Him to send deliverance from His heavenly throne. He took a humble posture in making his request, comparing himself to a servant who can only wait for his master to act.