The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 141:8

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

But mine eyes are unto thee, O God the Lord. I, however, the psalmist says, do not despair—I look to thee, O Jehovah the Lord (comp. Psalms 40:7)—in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute. The last clause is, literally, pour not out my soul; i.

e. destroy me not—do not spill my life on the ground (comp. Isaiah 53:12).

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