Psalmen 119:82

Gereviseerde Leidse Vertaling

mijn ogen zien smekend uit naar uw belofte en vragen: Wanneer zult gij mij troosten?

Parallel Translations

Gereviseerde Lutherse Vertaling
Mijne ogen zien smachtend uit naar uwe toezegging, en ik spreek: Wanneer vertroost Gij mij.

Staten Vertaling
Mijn ogen zijn bezweken van verlangen naar Uw toezegging, terwijl ik zeide: Wanneer zult Gij mij vertroosten?

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

eyes: Psalms 119:123, Psalms 69:3, Deuteronomy 28:32, Proverbs 13:12, Isaiah 38:11

When wilt: Psalms 86:17, Psalms 90:13-15

Reciprocal: Job 31:16 - the eyes Psalms 51:8 - Make Psalms 73:26 - flesh Psalms 123:2 - so our eyes Isaiah 38:14 - mine eyes Romans 8:26 - with

Gill's Notes on the Bible

Mine eyes fail for thy word,.... Either with looking for the Messiah, the essential Word, that was to be, and afterwards was made flesh, and dwelt among men; or for the fulfilment of the word of promise, on which he was made to hope; but that being deferred; and he believing in hope against hope, and looking out continually till it was accomplished, his eyes grew weary, and failed him, and he was just ready to give up all expectation of it; see Psalms 77:8;

saying, when wilt thou comfort me? The people of God are sometimes very disconsolate, and need comforting, through the prevalence of sin, the power of Satan's temptations, the hidings of God's face, and a variety of afflictions; when they apply to God for comfort, who only can comfort them, and who has his set times to do it; but they are apt to think it long, and inquire, as David here, when it will be.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Mine eyes fail for thy word - The same word in Hebrew as in the previous verse and in Psalms 73:26. The idea here is that of looking out for a thing - of “straining the eyes” - so that their power becomes exhausted. The language expresses a longing desire - a waiting - an intense wish - for a thing, as when we look for a ship long expected, or for a friend long absent, or for help when in danger. Such a desire the psalmist had for the word of God, for divine truth.

Saying, When wilt thou comfort me? - How long shall I be compelled to wait for comfort? How often in the Psalms do the expressions occur, “When,” and “How long!” How often in the life of the believer now are similar expressions appropriate! God often seems greatly to try the faith and patience of his people by mere delay; and the strength of faith and the power of religion are shown in such circumstances by persevering faith in the divine promises, even when there seems to be no evidence that he will interpose.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse Psalms 119:82. Mine eyes fail — With looking up for the fulfilment of thy promise, as my heart fails in longing after thy presence.