New International Version But my eyes are fixed on you, Sovereign LORD; in you I take refuge—do not give me over to death. New Living Translation I look to you for help, O Sovereign LORD. You are my refuge; don’t let them kill me. English Standard Version But my eyes are toward you, O GOD, my Lord; in you I seek refuge; leave me not defenseless! Berean Standard Bible But my eyes are fixed on You, O GOD the Lord. In You I seek refuge; do not leave my soul defenseless. Berean Literal Bible Yet unto You, O YHWH, O Lord, are my eyes; in You I take refuge—do not lay bare my soul! King James Bible But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute. New King James Version But my eyes are upon You, O GOD the Lord; In You I take refuge; Do not leave my soul destitute. New American Standard Bible For my eyes are toward You, GOD, the Lord; In You I take refuge; do not leave me defenseless. NASB 1995 For my eyes are toward You, O GOD, the Lord; In You I take refuge; do not leave me defenseless. NASB 1977 For my eyes are toward Thee, O GOD, the Lord; In Thee I take refuge; do not leave me defenseless. Legacy Standard Bible For my eyes are toward You, O Yahweh, O Lord; In You I take refuge; do not pour out my soul to death. Amplified Bible For my eyes are toward You, O GOD, the Lord; In You I take refuge; do not pour out my life nor leave me defenseless. Berean Annotated Bible But my eyes are fixed on You, O GOD {YHWH} the Lord {Adonai}. In You I seek refuge; do not leave my soul defenseless (do not pour out my life). Christian Standard Bible But my eyes look to you, LORD, my Lord. I seek refuge in you; do not let me die. Holman Christian Standard Bible But my eyes look to You, Lord GOD. I seek refuge in You; do not let me die. American Standard Version For mine eyes are unto thee, O Jehovah the Lord: In thee do I take refuge; leave not my soul destitute. Contemporary English Version You are my LORD and God, and I look to you for safety. Don't let me be harmed. English Revised Version For mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee do I put my trust; leave not my soul destitute. GOD'S WORD® Translation My eyes look to you, LORD Almighty. I have taken refuge in you. Do not leave me defenseless. Good News Translation But I keep trusting in you, my Sovereign LORD. I seek your protection; don't let me die! International Standard Version Nevertheless, my eyes are on you, Lord GOD, as I seek protection in you. Don't leave me defenseless! NET Bible Surely I am looking to you, O sovereign LORD. In you I take shelter. Do not expose me to danger! New Heart English Bible For my eyes are on you, LORD, the Lord. In you, I take refuge. Do not leave my soul destitute. Webster's Bible Translation But my eyes are to thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut my eyes are fixed on You, O GOD the Lord. In You I seek refuge; do not leave my soul defenseless. World English Bible For my eyes are on you, Yahweh, the Lord. I take refuge in you. Don’t leave my soul destitute. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBut to You, O YHWH, my Lord, [are] my eyes, "" In You I have trusted, "" Do not make my soul bare. Berean Literal Bible Yet unto You, O YHWH, O Lord, are my eyes; in You I take refuge—do not lay bare my soul! Young's Literal Translation But to Thee, O Jehovah, my Lord, are mine eyes, In Thee I have trusted, Make not bare my soul. Smith's Literal Translation For to thee, O Jehovah my Lord, are mine eyes: in thee I put my trust; thou wilt not make my soul naked. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut o to thee, O Lord, Lord, are my eyes: in thee have I put my trust, take not away my soul. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible For my eyes are upon you, O LORD, my Lord; in you I take refuge; do not take away my soul. New Revised Standard Version But my eyes are turned toward you, O GOD, my Lord; in you I seek refuge; do not leave me defenseless. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI have lifted up mine eyes to thee, O LORD; I have trusted in thee; do not reject my soul. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I have lifted my eyes up to you, LORD JEHOVAH, and I have trusted upon you; do not cast out my soul. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For mine eyes are unto Thee, O GOD the Lord; In Thee have I taken refuge, O pour not out my soul. Brenton Septuagint Translation For mine eyes are to thee, O Lord God: I have hoped in thee; take not away my life. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Come Quickly to Me…7As when one plows and breaks up the soil, so our bones have been scattered at the mouth of Sheol. 8But my eyes are fixed on You, O GOD the Lord. In You I seek refuge; do not leave my soul defenseless. 9Keep me from the snares they have laid for me, and from the lures of evildoers.… Cross References But my eyes are fixed on You, O GOD the Lord. Psalm 25:15 My eyes are always on the LORD, for He will free my feet from the mesh. Psalm 123:2 As the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maidservant look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes are on the LORD our God until He shows us mercy. Psalm 121:1-2 A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? / My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. In You I seek refuge; Psalm 31:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; save me by Your righteousness. Psalm 16:1 A Miktam of David. Preserve me, O God, for in You I take refuge. Psalm 57:1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed. do not leave my soul defenseless. Psalm 142:4 Look to my right and see; no one attends to me. There is no refuge for me; no one cares for my soul. Psalm 38:21-22 Do not forsake me, O LORD; be not far from me, O my God. / Come quickly to help me, O Lord my Savior. Psalm 27:12 Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence. Psalm 123:1-2 A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to You, the One enthroned in heaven. / As the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maidservant look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes are on the LORD our God until He shows us mercy. Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Isaiah 45:22 Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. Psalm 16:8 I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Psalm 34:5 Those who look to Him are radiant with joy; their faces shall never be ashamed. 2 Corinthians 4:18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. Psalm 119:18 Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law. Treasury of Scripture But my eyes are to you, O GOD the Lord: in you is my trust; leave not my soul destitute. mine out Psalm 25:15 Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net. Psalm 123:1,2 A Song of degrees. Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens… 2 Chronicles 20:12 O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee. leave not my soul destitute. Psalm 25:16,17 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted… Psalm 102:17 He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer. Psalm 143:3,4 For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to the ground; he hath made me to dwell in darkness, as those that have been long dead… Jump to Previous Bare Death Destitute Eyes Fixed Hope Leave Pour Refuge Seek Soul Sovereign Trust Trusted TurnedJump to Next Bare Death Destitute Eyes Fixed Hope Leave Pour Refuge Seek Soul Sovereign Trust Trusted TurnedPsalm 141 1. David prays that his suit may be acceptable3. His conscience sincere 7. And his life free from snares But my eyes are fixed on You, O GOD the Lord. Surrounded by hostile people and aware of his own weakness, David directs his attention to the Lord rather than to the threats around him. He recognizes God as both the covenant-keeping God of Israel and the sovereign ruler over all circumstances. Psa 25:15 My eyes are always on the LORD, for He will… In You I seek refuge; David does not rely on political strength, military protection, or personal ability. He looks to God as his shelter from those who set traps and seek his ruin. Psa 31:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. In You, O LORD… do not leave my soul defenseless. The request expresses David’s dependence on God to preserve his life and keep him from being overcome by wickedness. He asks not only for deliverance from enemies but also for protection that will keep him faithful to the Lord. Psa 142:4 Look to my right and see; no one attends to me.… Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of this psalm, David is expressing his reliance on God amidst adversity. 2. GOD the Lord (Yahweh Adonai) The psalmist addresses God using a title that emphasizes both His covenant relationship (Yahweh) and His sovereign authority (Adonai). 3. The Psalmist's Adversity While not explicitly detailed in this verse, the context of the psalm suggests a time of personal distress or threat. Teaching Points Focus on God in Times of TroubleThe psalmist models a posture of looking to God amidst adversity. In our own lives, we should cultivate a habit of turning our attention to God when faced with challenges. Seeking Refuge in God The Hebrew word for "refuge" (chasah) implies seeking shelter or protection. Believers are encouraged to find their security and safety in God's presence and promises. Dependence on God's Protection The plea "do not leave my soul defenseless" underscores a recognition of human vulnerability and the need for divine protection. We should regularly acknowledge our dependence on God for spiritual and physical safeguarding. The Importance of Spiritual Vigilance Keeping our "eyes upon" God suggests a continuous, active engagement with our faith. This vigilance is crucial in maintaining a strong relationship with God and resisting spiritual complacency. Trust in God's Sovereignty By addressing God as "GOD the Lord," the psalmist affirms God's ultimate authority and control over all circumstances. Trusting in God's sovereignty can bring peace and assurance in uncertain times. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 141:8?2. How does Psalm 141:8 encourage reliance on God in daily challenges? 3. What does "my eyes are fixed on You" imply about trust in God? 4. How can Psalm 141:8 guide us in resisting worldly temptations? 5. Connect Psalm 141:8 with Hebrews 12:2 about fixing our eyes on Jesus. 6. How can you apply "take refuge in You" during personal trials today? 7. How does Psalm 141:8 reflect trust in God during difficult times? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 141:8? 9. How does Psalm 141:8 challenge modern views on self-reliance? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 141? (8, 9) Comp. Psalm 25:15.Verse 8. - But mine eyes are unto thee, O God the Lord. I, however, the psalmist says, do not despair - I look to thee, O Jehovah the Lord (comp. Psalm 40:7) - in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute. The last clause is, literally, pour not out my soul; i.e. destroy me not - do not spill my life on the ground (comp. Isaiah 53:12). Psalm 141:8 captures a threefold response to danger: fix your eyes on the LORD, recognize His sovereign yet personal nature, and run to Him as your only refuge. Confident that He will not abandon the soul that trusts Him, we stand protected, steady, and hopeful in every circumstance. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Butכִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction my eyes עֵינָ֑י (‘ê·nāy) Noun - cdc | first person common singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain are fixed on You, אֵלֶ֨יךָ ׀ (’ê·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to O GOD, יְהֹוִ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the Lord. אֲדֹנָ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord In You בְּכָ֥ה (bə·ḵāh) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew I seek refuge; חָ֝סִ֗יתִי (ḥā·sî·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 2620: To flee for, protection, to confide in do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not leave תְּעַ֥ר (tə·‘ar) Verb - Piel - Imperfect Jussive - second person masculine singular Strong's 6168: To be, bare, to empty, pour out, demolish my soul {defenseless}. נַפְשִֽׁי׃ (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion Additonal Resources Psalm 141:8 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 141:8 Bible Gateway Psalm 141:8 Bible.com Psalm 141:8 NIV |
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