Psalms 141:8

But mine eyes The conjunction must be rendered For, which gives no sense in connexion with Psalms 141:7. It must introduce the reason for the prayers of Psalms 141:1, or for the resolution to continue in prayer with which Psalms 141:5 ends. The impossibility of connecting Psalms 141:8 with Psalms 141:6 is an additional reason for thinking that these verses are misplaced.

mine eyesare unto thee The attitude of expectant prayer. Cp. Psalms 25:15, note.

O God the Lord Jehovah, Lord. Cp. Psalms 140:7, and see note on Psalms 109:21.

in thee is my trust In thee have I taken refuge. He has put himself under Jehovah's protection, and appeals to Him on the ground of this relationship. Cp. Psalms 2:12; Psalms 7:1; Psalms 57:1, and many other passages.

leave not my soul destitute Rather, as R.V. marg., pour not thou out my life, suffer me not to perish. Cp. Isaiah 53:12. The figure is explained by the identification of life with the blood.