Translations
Modern
Consider me and respond, O LORD my God. Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death,
Traditional
Consider and hear me, O Lord my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;
Literal
Look attentively; answer me, O YHWH my God! Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death,
Latin
Respice, et exaudi me, Domine Deus meus. Illumina oculos meos, ne umquam obdormiam in morte;
Original
Hebrew
English
Consider me and respond, O LORD my God. Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death,
Notes
The psalmist's suffering feels like death (Psalms 22:15; 55:4; 88:15; 94:17; 116:3).
Only the Lord can provide understanding and comfort. The psalmist hopes for the Lord's justice so his enemies will not celebrate.
The psalmist’s loud cry for help becomes a confident song of hope.
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Topics
Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Spiritual Blindness: Pray for the Removal of The Eye: God: Enlightens