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Berean Standard Bible

“But my eyes are fixed on You, O GOD the Lord. In You I seek refuge; do not leave my soul defenseless.”

Psalms 141:8

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Study note

Psalm 141 is David's evening prayer for protection from evil and for a guard on his lips. He has asked to be kept from sharing the company of the wicked.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But my eyes are fixed on You, O GOD the Lord. In You I seek refuge; do not leave my soul defenseless.

World English Bible (WEB)

For my eyes are on you, Yahweh, the Lord. In you, I take refuge. Don’t leave my soul destitute.

King James Version (KJV)

But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For mine eyes are unto thee, O Jehovah the Lord: In thee do I take refuge; leave not my soul destitute.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But my eyes are turned to you, O Lord God: my hope is in you; let not my soul be given up to death.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Por tanto á ti, oh Jehová Señor, miran mis ojos: en ti he confiado, no desampares mi alma.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

A ti alzo los ojos en espera de ayuda, Señor soberano. Tú eres mi refugio; no permitas que me maten.

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