8 But my eyes are fixed on you, Sovereign Lord; in you I take refuge-do not give me over to death.
8 But my eyes are toward you, O GOD, my Lord; in you I seek refuge; leave me not defenseless!
8 But God, dear Lord, I only have eyes for you. Since I've run for dear life to you, take good care of me.
8 But my eyes are upon You, O God the Lord; In You I take refuge; Do not leave my soul destitute.
8 I look to you for help, OÂ Sovereign Lord . You are my refuge; don't let them kill me.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 141:8
Commentary on Psalm 141:5-10
(Read Psalm 141:5-10)
We should be ready to welcome the rebuke of our heavenly Father, and also the reproof of our brethren. It shall not break my head, if it may but help to break my heart: we must show that we take it kindly. Those who slighted the word of God before, will be glad of it when in affliction, for that opens the ear to instruction. When the world is bitter, the word is sweet. Let us lift our prayer unto God. Let us entreat him to rescue us from the snares of Satan, and of all the workers of iniquity. In language like this psalm, O Lord, would we entreat that our poor prayers should set forth our only hope, our only dependence on thee. Grant us thy grace, that we may be prepared for this employment, being clothed with thy righteousness, and having all the gifts of thy Spirit planted in our hearts.