Psalm 123 Explained: Looking to God for Mercy Amid Contempt

From Reading the Bible Daily by Dave Jenkins

June 11, 2026 · 6 min

About this episode

In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains how Psalm 123 teaches believers to depend on God's mercy amid contempt and opposition.

Psalm 123 teaches believers to lift their eyes to the Lord and depend on His mercy in the midst of contempt, opposition, and hardship. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains how this Song of Ascents calls God's people to humble dependence, patient waiting, and confident trust in the Lord's sovereign care. Psalm 123 ultimately points to Jesus Christ, who endured rejection and mockery yet entrusted Himself completely to the Father. Listeners will learn how to respond biblically to opposition, wait upon God's mercy, and find lasting hope in His grace through Christ. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

People in this episode

Host: Dave Jenkins

Topics covered

mercy
contempt
opposition
trust
hope
grace

Keywords

Psalm 123
mercy
contempt
opposition
trust
hope
grace
Jesus Christ

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Psalm 123