Psalms 119:123
Psalms 119:123 in Multiple Translations
My eyes fail, looking for Your salvation, and for Your righteous promise.
Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.
Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, And for thy righteous word.
My eyes are wasted with desire for your salvation, and for the word of your righteousness.
I strain my eyes looking for your salvation, watching for you to fulfill your promise to make everything good.
Mine eyes haue failed in waiting for thy saluation, and for thy iust promise.
Mine eyes have been consumed for Thy salvation. And for the saying of Thy righteousness.
My eyes fail looking for your salvation, for your righteous word.
My eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.
My eyes are tired from waiting a long time for you to rescue me, for you to save me like you promised/said that you would.
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Psalms 119:123 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עֵ֭ינַ/י
כָּל֣וּ
לִֽ/ישׁוּעָתֶ֑/ךָ
וּ/לְ/אִמְרַ֥ת
צִדְקֶֽ/ךָ
עֵ֭ינַ/י
ʻayin
H5869
eye
N-cd | Suff
כָּל֣וּ
kâlâh
H3615
to end
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
לִֽ/ישׁוּעָתֶ֑/ךָ
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
salvation
Prep | N-fs | Suff
וּ/לְ/אִמְרַ֥ת
ʼimrâh
H565
word
Conj | Prep | N-fs
צִדְקֶֽ/ךָ
tsedeq
H6664
Righteousness
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:123
עֵ֭ינַ/י
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
N-cd | Suff
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
כָּל֣וּ
kâlâh
H3615
"to end"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This Hebrew word means to finish or end something, like completing a task or using up a resource, as seen in Genesis 2:2 where God finished creating the heavens and earth.
Definition: : finish 1) to accomplish, cease, consume, determine, end, fail, finish, be complete, be accomplished, be ended, be at an end, be finished, be spent 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be complete, be at an end 1a2) to be completed, be finished 1a3) to be accomplished, be fulfilled 1a4) to be determined, be plotted (bad sense) 1a5) to be spent, be used up 1a6) to waste away, be exhausted, fail 1a7) to come to an end, vanish, perish, be destroyed 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to complete, bring to an end, finish 1b2) to complete (a period of time) 1b3) to finish (doing a thing) 1b4) to make an end, end 1b5) to accomplish, fulfil, bring to pass 1b6) to accomplish, determine (in thought) 1b7) to put an end to, cause to cease 1b8) to cause to fail, exhaust, use up, spend 1b9) to destroy, exterminate 1c) (Pual) to be finished, be ended, be completed
Usage: Occurs in 199 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, cease, consume (away), determine, destroy (utterly), be (when... were) done, (be an) end (of), expire, (cause to) fail, faint, finish, fulfil, [idiom] fully, [idiom] have, leave (off), long, bring to pass, wholly reap, make clean riddance, spend, quite take away, waste. See also: Genesis 2:1; 2 Chronicles 29:17; Psalms 18:38.
לִֽ/ישׁוּעָתֶ֑/ךָ
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
"salvation"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
Salvation means being saved or delivered from something, like trouble or danger, and can also mean victory or prosperity, as seen in the Bible's promises of God's deliverance.
Definition: 1) salvation, deliverance 1a) welfare, prosperity 1b) deliverance 1c) salvation (by God) 1d) victory
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: deliverance, health, help(-ing), salvation, save, saving (health), welfare. See also: Genesis 49:18; Psalms 80:3; Psalms 3:3.
וּ/לְ/אִמְרַ֥ת
ʼimrâh
H565
"word"
Conj | Prep | N-fs
In the Bible, this word means a threat or warning, often from God. It appears in the context of judgement or punishment. The KJV translates it as commandment, speech, or word.
Definition: 1) utterance, speech, word 1a) word of God (command and promise)
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: commandment, speech, word. See also: Genesis 4:23; Psalms 119:116; Psalms 12:7.
צִדְקֶֽ/ךָ
tsedeq
H6664
"Righteousness"
N-ms | Suff
Represents the idea of righteousness or justice, often referring to God's character or the standard for human behavior. It is closely tied to the concept of morality and what is right. The word is used to describe the ideal for human conduct and society.
Definition: This name means justice, righteousness Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] even, ([idiom] that which is altogether) just(-ice), (un-)right(-eous) (cause, -ly, -ness). See also: Leviticus 19:15; Psalms 119:138; Psalms 4:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:123
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- Psalms 119:123 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:123
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:123
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:123
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:123
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:123
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:123
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:123
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:123
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:123
- Sermons on Psalms 119:123
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
121I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors.
122Ensure Your servant’s well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me.
123My eyes fail, looking for Your salvation, and for Your righteous promise.
124Deal with Your servant according to Your loving devotion, and teach me Your statutes. 125I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 130:6 | My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning— more than watchmen wait for the morning. |
| 2 | Lamentations 4:17 | All the while our eyes were failing as we looked in vain for help. We watched from our towers for a nation that could not save us. |
| 3 | Psalms 119:81–82 | My soul faints for Your salvation; I wait for Your word. My eyes fail, looking for Your promise; I ask, “When will You comfort me?” |
| 4 | Psalms 69:3 | I am weary from my crying; my throat is parched. My eyes fail, looking for my God. |
| 5 | Psalms 143:7 | Answer me quickly, O LORD; my spirit fails. Do not hide Your face from me, or I will be like those who descend to the Pit. |
Psalms 119:123 Summary
In Psalms 119:123, the psalmist is saying that they are tired and weary from waiting for God to save them and fulfill His promises. This is a honest and relatable expression of the struggles we all face when waiting for God to move in our lives (Psalms 69:3). The psalmist trusts in God's faithfulness and knows that His promises are true (Psalms 119:140), and we can learn from their example to trust in God's goodness and love for us, even when we don't see immediate answers (Romans 8:28). By looking to God's promises and trusting in His faithfulness, we can find comfort and strength in our own times of waiting and uncertainty.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the psalmist's eyes to 'fail' in Psalms 119:123?
The psalmist's eyes failing means they are exhausted and weary from waiting for God's salvation and promise, as seen in other scriptures like Psalms 69:3 where the psalmist's eyes fail from waiting for God's deliverance.
Why is the psalmist looking for God's righteous promise?
The psalmist is looking for God's righteous promise because they trust in God's faithfulness and know that His promises are true, as stated in Psalms 119:140 where the psalmist says God's promise is pure.
How does this verse relate to the surrounding context?
This verse is a cry for help and salvation in the midst of the psalmist's struggles with oppressors, as seen in Psalms 119:121-122 where the psalmist asks God not to leave them to their oppressors and to ensure their well-being.
What can we learn from the psalmist's patience and trust in God's salvation?
We can learn that even in times of waiting and uncertainty, we can trust in God's faithfulness and promises, just like the psalmist, and look to scriptures like Romans 8:28 for comfort and assurance that God works all things for our good.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am waiting for God's salvation and feeling weary?
- How can I, like the psalmist, trust in God's righteous promises and faithfulness even when I don't see immediate answers?
- What are some scriptures that I can meditate on to strengthen my trust in God's promises and salvation?
- In what ways can I, as a servant of God, follow the psalmist's example and cry out to God for help and salvation in my own struggles?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:123
Mine eyes fail for that salvation,.... For temporal salvation or deliverance from oppressors; and for spiritual salvation, for views of an interest in it, the joys and comforts of it; and for the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:123
Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:123
Ver. 123. For the performance of thy righteous, or faithful, or merciful word or promise.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:123
Psalms 119:123 Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.Ver. 123. Mine eyes fail for thy salvation] Not my bodily eyes only, but the eyes of my faith. See Psalms 119:81-82. And for the word of thy righteousness] That is, for thy faithful promises, which many times bear a long date.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:123
(123) See Psalms 119:82.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:123
Verse 123. Mine eyes fail] See on Psalms 119:82.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:123
123. Cp. Psalms 119:81-82. the word of thy righteousness] The promise of deliverance which Jehovah, as a righteous and therefore a faithful God, is pledged to fulfil.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:123
Mine eyes fail for thy salvation - See the notes at Psalms 119:81-82. And for the word of thy righteousness - Thy righteous word - that it may be made known to me, and that I may see its beauty and enjoy it.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:123
ò, Ayin.121-128. Leave me not to mine oppressors—Let “him that thinketh he standeth, take heed lest he fall.” Such is the line of thought in this division. In the pressure of evil the strongest has feelings of weakness.
Sermons on Psalms 119:123
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It's Time! by Ronald Glass | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the Word of God in the lives of believers. He recounts a story from the book of Nehemiah where the people of Israel gathere |
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The Alphabetical Scriptures; or the Divine Acrostics by H.J. Vine | H.J. Vine preaches about the divine design and inspiration of Scripture, highlighting the intricate structure of the Alphabetical Scriptures, such as the Divine Acrostics, which po |
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The Night Watches (31 Day Devotional) by John MacDuff | John MacDuff preaches about the various attributes of God, emphasizing His glory, immutability, omnipotence, omnipresence, wisdom, holiness, justice, love, grace, tenderness, patie |
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(Finding God's Will) 2. Conditions for Finding God's Will by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes that finding God's will is deeply rooted in our personal relationship with Him, highlighting that many seek guidance without truly desiring God Himself. He ou |
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Sunrise Tomorrow by Vance Havner | Vance Havner reflects on the beauty and significance of sunrise, drawing parallels between the physical dawn and the spiritual hope found in Christ's return. He emphasizes that jus |
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Wait for Light by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston, preaching on the importance of patience and waiting on the Lord, emphasizes the soul's calm endurance in seeking God's light before taking action. She highlig |
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Sixteen Vital Facets of the Bible by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher warns about the dangers of being a backslider and burying God's Word for anything. He emphasizes that even in laughter, the heart of a backslider is so |