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Psalms 141:8

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But my eyes look to you, O God my Lord. I put my trust in you; don't leave my soul empty and abandoned.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is declaring that he looks to God alone for help and trusts completely in Him, pleading that God won't abandon him.

📚 Historical Context

Psalm 141 is part of the Book of Psalms, attributed to King David, and is a prayer for protection and guidance during times of danger. In the historical context of ancient Israel, David often faced threats from enemies, such as King Saul or his own son Absalom, making this verse an expression of deep reliance on God amidst personal peril. This reflects the broader biblical theme of trusting in God's sovereignty when human circumstances seem overwhelming.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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