Psalms 119:123
Mine eyes, have become dim for thy salvation, and for thy righteous word.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.
In Context
122Be thou surety for thy servant for good, Let not insolent men oppress me.
124Deal with thy servant according to thy lovingkindness, and, thy statutes, teach thou me.
Cross References
Psalms 69:3I am weary with mine outcry, Parched is my throat,—Mine eyes have become dim, through waiting for my God.
Psalms 119:81[KAPH.] My soul, hath languished for thy salvation, For thy word, have I hoped.
Psalms 143:7Speedily answer me, O Yahweh, My spirit faileth,—Do not hide thy face from me, or I shall be made like unto them who go down into the pit.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:122-123
16. AIN. 121 I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors. 122 Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me. David here appeals to God, 1. As his witness that he had not done wrong; he could truly say, " I have done judgment and justice, that is, I have made conscience of rendering to all their due, and have not by force or fraud hindered any of their right." Take him as a king, he executed judgment and justice to all his people, 2 Sam. viii. 15 . Take him in a private… Read the whole commentary →