A Song of Ascents (scripture in songs series). Words taken from the New King James Version (NKJV). A psalm that calls out to the Lord for His mercy, for relief from contempt. (Suitable for congregational singing).

1 Unto You I lift up my eyes,
O You who dwell in the heavens.
2 Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters,
As the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress,
So our eyes look to the LORD our God,
Until He has mercy on us.

3 Have mercy on us, O LORD, have mercy on us!
For we are exceedingly filled with contempt.
(Have mercy on us, O LORD, have mercy on us!)
4 Our soul is exceedingly filled
With the scorn of those who are at ease,
With the contempt of the proud.
(Have mercy on us, O LORD)