Psalms 141:8
But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute.
Original Language Analysis
כִּ֤י
H3588
כִּ֤י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 10
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
יְהוִ֣ה
H3068
יְהוִ֣ה
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
3 of 10
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
עֵינָ֑י
But mine eyes
H5869
עֵינָ֑י
But mine eyes
Strong's:
H5869
Word #:
5 of 10
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
חָ֝סִ֗יתִי
in thee is my trust
H2620
חָ֝סִ֗יתִי
in thee is my trust
Strong's:
H2620
Word #:
7 of 10
to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in
אַל
H408
אַל
Strong's:
H408
Word #:
8 of 10
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
Cross References
2 Chronicles 20:12O 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.Isaiah 41:17When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.Psalms 102:17He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.Psalms 2:12Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.John 14:18I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.
Historical Context
Biblical lament structure: complaint followed by confident petition. David doesn't deny danger but shifts focus to God. This taught Israel how to pray in crisis.
Questions for Reflection
- How do you redirect eyes to God when circumstances are dire?
- What does "take refuge" mean practically during danger?
- How does this model transition from lament to trust?
Analysis & Commentary
But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my trust. After describing scattered bones, David redirects gaze upward. Eyes fixed on God amid danger demonstrates faith. Chasah (take refuge) is the response to threat.