1. How does the imagery of a servant looking to their master's hand illustrate our relationship with God?

2. What can we learn from the humility expressed by the psalmist in this Psalm?

3. How does Psalm 123 encourage us to respond to feelings of ridicule or scorn?

4. What does the psalmist's plea for mercy tell us about his understanding of God's character?

5. Can you think of a situation in your life when you felt like the psalmist, scorned or ridiculed? How did you respond?

6. How does the faith expressed in Psalm 123 challenge you in your personal faith journey?

7. How can we cultivate the same kind of trust and dependence on God as expressed in this Psalm?

8. What does this Psalm teach us about the importance of maintaining hope in times of adversity?

9. How might the lessons of this Psalm apply to present-day social issues, such as bullying or online harassment?

10. How does the concept of God's mercy impact your personal interactions and relationships?

11. What does the intensity of the psalmist's plea suggest about the depth of his relationship with God?

12. How would you articulate your plea for God's mercy in your current situation?

13. How does this Psalm challenge our understanding of divine mercy?

14. Can you think of practical ways to manifest the humility demonstrated in this Psalm in your daily life?

15. How would you use this Psalm to comfort someone feeling ridiculed or despised?

16. How might the psalmist's pleas for deliverance from scorn influence the way we pray for those suffering or persecuted?

17. In what ways can we see the hope of the psalmist manifested in your community or society today?

18. How does Psalm 123 shape your understanding of the believer's relationship to God in times of difficulty?

19. Based on this Psalm, how would you encourage someone who feels overlooked or undervalued?

20. How can you relate the trust and hope expressed in Psalm 123 to your personal life, career, or relationships?