Psalms 141:8
But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute.
King James Version
In Context
7Our bones are scattered at the grave’s mouth, as when one cutteth and cleaveth wood upon the earth.
9Keep me from the snares which they have laid for me, and the gins of the workers of iniquity.
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.
Psalms 11:1In the LORD put I my trust: How say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?
Psalms 102:17He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.
Psalms 143:3For 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.
John 14:18I will not leave you comfortless: I will come 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 →