Psalm 123:4

Psalm 123:4

Ridicule and contempt

Psalm 10:1-11 lists the characteristics of the proud and the arrogant. It will be useful to summarise them here: -

·      They hunt down the weak and use devious schemes to trap them

·      They boast about their cravings, and bless those who are greedy

·      They revile the Lord and do not seek Him; they have no room for God in their thoughts

·      Their aim is material prosperity, and they ignore God’s laws

·      They sneer at their enemies and consider themselves above any kind of harm

·      They constantly tell lies and issue threats, their tongues are evil

·      They scheme and plot and murder the innocent

·      They are devious and predatory

·      They capture the innocent and the helpless

·      They have many victims, who are crushed and over-powered

·      They think they can get away with it, they do not believe that God sees them

The author of Psalm 123 has fallen victim to such people, he, and his fellow sufferers have endured endless ridicule and contempt, and that is the reason for their plea for mercy. 

Let’s be frank here, we have all endured similar treatment, if we are unashamed disciples of Jesus Christ, it is inevitable. In fact, if the arrogant have not derided us, it’s time to up our game! A relationship with Yeshua always provokes ridicule and contempt and, sadly, most of our friends and neighbours view us accordingly. Do not fear them, they have a day of terrifying revelation to come; pray for them! The Lord is merciful, He will always stand by His children. Thank You Lord! 

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