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My eyes are ever on Yahweh, For he will pluck my feet out of the net.
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A Constant, Focused Gaze
Commentators explain that keeping one's "eyes... toward Jehovah" signifies a habitual state of mind. It is a constant, dependent focus on God alone for guidance. As John Calvin notes, the word "eyes" can represent all of a person's affections, showing a complete and exclusive reliance on God, rather than looking around for other solutions.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord - This is an indication of the habitual state of mind of the psalmist. He had said that God woul…
19th Century
Baptist
When they get into it, he will pluck them out of it. When Satan seems to cast a net over me, God will come and pull me out. There is force in that …
16th Century
Protestant
Mine eyes are continually towards Jehovah. David here speaks of his own faith and its perseverance, not in the way of boasting, but to enc…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Mine eyes [are] ever towards the Lord Not only as the God of nature and providence, for his daily support and supply…
The psalmist concludes, as he began, by expressing dependence on God and desire toward him. It is good so to hope, and quietly to wait for the salv…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Previously, the psalmist described the tribulations of Christ and the divine help; here he adds a prayer.
He makes two points about…
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