Psalms 141:8

8 But my eyes are fixed on you, Sovereign LORD; in you I take refuge—do not give me over to death.

Psalms 141:8 in Other Translations

KJV
8 But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute.
ESV
8 But my eyes are toward you, O GOD, my Lord; in you I seek refuge; leave me not defenseless!
NLT
8 I look to you for help, O Sovereign LORD . You are my refuge; don’t let them kill me.
MSG
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.
CSB
8 But my eyes [look] to You, Lord God . I seek refuge in You; do not let me die.

Psalms 141:8 In-Context

6 Their rulers will be thrown down from the cliffs, and the wicked will learn that my words were well spoken.
7 They will say, “As one plows and breaks up the earth, so our bones have been scattered at the mouth of the grave.”
8 But my eyes are fixed on you, Sovereign LORD; in you I take refuge—do not give me over to death.
9 Keep me safe from the traps set by evildoers, from the snares they have laid for me.
10 Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I pass by in safety.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Psalms 123:2; Psalms 25:15
  • 2. Psalms 2:12; Psalms 11:1
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