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Old TestamentPsalms · Chapter 123

Psalms 123:3

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 123:3 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Psalms 123:3 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Psalms 123:3 — KJV

Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt.

Psalms 123:3 (KJV)

Psalms 123:3 in Context — About the Book of Psalms

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Cross-References for Psalms 123:3

It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD;

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But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the LORD exceedingly.

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And the angel of the LORD said unto her, I will multiply thy seed exceedingly, that it shall not be numbered for multitude.

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And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the LORD led me to the house of my master's brethren.

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But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison. shewed...: Heb. extended kindness unto him

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey