Psalm 141:8

Translations

Modern

But my eyes are fixed on You, O GOD the Lord. In You I seek refuge; do not leave my soul defenseless.

Traditional

But mine eyes are unto thee, O God the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute.

Literal

Yet unto You, O YHWH, O Lord, are my eyes; in You I take refuge—do not lay bare my soul!

Latin

Quia ad te, Domine, Domine, oculi mei; in te speravi, non auferas animam meam.

Original

Hebrew

English

But my eyes are fixed on You, O GOD the Lord. In You I seek refuge; do not leave my soul defenseless.

Notes

Psalms 141:1–10

The psalmist prays for rescue and for wisdom. He also looks ahead to the end of evil. The idea that people receive what they deserve (Psalm 141:10) holds the psalm together.

Psalms 138:1–145:21

In this final group of psalms of David, psalms of praise and wisdom (Psalms 138–139, 145) form a frame around five psalms of lament (Psalms 140–144).

Theme notes and profiles

David Trusting God in the Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 123:1–2
A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to You, the One enthroned in heaven.
2 Chronicles 20:12
Our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this vast army that comes against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.”
Isaiah 41:17
The poor and needy seek water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. I, the LORD, will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.
Psalm 102:17
He will turn toward the prayer of the destitute; He will not despise their prayer.
Psalm 25:15–17
My eyes are always on the LORD, for He will free my feet from the mesh.
John 14:18
I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.
Psalm 2:12
Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.
Psalm 143:3–4
For the enemy has pursued my soul, crushing my life to the ground, making me dwell in darkness like those long since dead.
Psalm 11:1
For the choirmaster. Of David. In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain!

Parallels

Psalm 70:1–5

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Faith: Exemplified Trust: Saints Plead, in Prayer

Psalm 141:8

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