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Psalms 119:123

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 119:123 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, And for thy righteous word.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, And for thy righteous word.
Psalms 119:123 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 119

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
120My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; And I am afraid of thy judgments. AYIN.
121I have done justice and righteousness: Leave me not to mine oppressors.
122Be surety for thy servant for good: Let not the proud oppress me.
123Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, And for thy righteous word.
124Deal with thy servant according unto thy lovingkindness, And teach me thy statutes.
125I am thy servant; give me understanding, That I may know thy testimonies.
126It is time for Jehovah to work; [For] they have made void thy law.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Mine eyes fail for that salvation, etc.] 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 Messiah, the author of it; whom he was looking wistfully for, but, not coming so soon as expected, his eyes were tired and weary, and ready to fail, and his heart to faint; (see Gill on “<19B981>Psalm 119:81”); and for the word of thy righteousness; for the word of promise, which the righteousness or faithfulness of God was engaged to perform; or for the law of God, the rule of righteousness, and which shows what righteousness God requires; and for the bringing in of that righteousness of the…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“The word - For the performance of thy faithful or merciful promise. Psalms 119:126”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Psa 119:81, Psa 119:82, Psa 69:3, Psa 130:6, Psa 143:7; Lam 4:17 Psalms 119:124”
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