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Eyes on God Alone
Commentators explain that this verse is a powerful declaration of exclusive dependence on God. In a moment of utter crisis, when human strength has failed and worldly solutions seem treacherous, the psalmist deliberately turns his "eyes"—his hope, faith, and expectation—solely to the Lord. This teaches believers to fix their gaze on God as their only source of help, wisdom, and deliverance, especially when circumstances seem hopeless.
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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 141:8
18th Century
Theologian
But mine eyes are unto thee, O God the Lord - My hope is in you. I do not rely on my own power. I do not trust in my armed forces. …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 141:8–9
19th Century
Bishop
Compare to Psalms 25:15.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 141:8
19th Century
Preacher
But mine eyes are unto thee, O God the Lord: in thee is my trust;
"I may be cut to pieces, I may be chopped up, I may seem to be ma…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 141:8
16th Century
Theologian
Because to you, O Jehovah! etc. If we reflect on what was represented by the previous figure of their bones being broken, his pra…
John Gill
On Psalms 141:8
17th Century
Pastor
But mine eyes are unto thee, O God the Lord
Not only the eyes of his body, lifted up to God in prayer, this being a …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 141:5–10
17th Century
Minister
We should be ready to welcome the rebuke of our heavenly Father, and also the reproof of our fellow believers. It will not break my head, if it onl…