Psalms 141:8
But I'm looking to you, Lord God, for I find protection in you. Don't let me die!
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute.
In Context
7Just as the earth is broken up by the plow, so shall their bones be scattered at the mouth of Sheol.
9Keep me safe from the traps they have set to catch me, from the snares of evil people.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 20:12Our God, won't you punish them, because we don't have the power to confront such a great army that is marching against us? We don't know what to do. We're looking to you for help.”
Psalms 11:1Lord, you are my protection. So how can you tell me, “Fly away to the mountains like a bird”?
Psalms 102:17He will pay attention to the prayers of the homeless; he will not disregard their requests.
Psalms 143:3The enemy has chased me down. He crushes me to the ground. He makes me live in darkness like those who died a long time ago.
John 14:18I will not abandon you like orphans: I will come back to you.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 141:6-10
Reproofs of the Righteous; Complaints and Petitions. 5 Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities. 6 When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words; for they are sweet. 7 Our bones are scattered at the grave's mouth, as when one cutteth and cleaveth wood upon the earth. 8 But mine eyes are unto thee, O God the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave… Read the whole commentary →