Psalms 119:123

Psalms 119:123 Meaning and Explanation

Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.

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The psalmist's eyes strain with longing for God's saving intervention and his righteous promise.

The Context of Psalms 119:123

Ardent longing for God's salvation and the fulfillment of his righteous promise.

What Does Psalms 119:123 Mean?

'Mine eyes fail for thy salvation' shows intense longing. The psalmist's gaze is fixed on the horizon, straining for signs of God's deliverance. The longing is so great his eyes are wearing out.

'And for the word of thy righteousness' extends the object of his longing to include God's righteous promise. The psalmist yearns not only for rescue but for the fulfillment of God's word about his justice.

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What does Psalms 119:123 mean?

The psalmist's eyes strain with longing for God's saving intervention and his righteous promise.

What is the context of Psalms 119:123?

Ardent longing for God's salvation and the fulfillment of his righteous promise.

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