Psalm 141:8

But mine eyes are unto thee, O God the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute.

Cross-references

Psalm 25:15 Parallel

In Psalm 25:15, the same posture of eyes toward God for deliverance is paired with a promise of rescue from the net.

Psalm 123:1 Parallel

In Psalm 123:1, lifting eyes to God enthroned in heaven emphasizes His exalted position, echoing the same directed gaze.

Psalm 123:2 Parallel

Psalm 123:2 expands the eye imagery to servants watching their master's hand for mercy, deepening the sense of dependent expectation.

Psalm 143:3 Parallel

Psalm 143:3 describes enemy pursuit and crushing to the ground, providing the context for the plea not to be left defenseless.

Psalm 102:17 assures that God regards the prayer of the destitute, confirming that the psalmist’s cry is heard.

Psalm 25:16 Parallel

Psalm 25:16 pleads for God to turn and be gracious due to loneliness and affliction—a similar cry for personal attention.

Psalm 143:4 Parallel

Psalm 143:4 depicts internal faintness and appallment from persecution, explaining the desperation behind the cry for refuge.

Psalm 25:17 Related theme

Psalm 25:17 asks for relief from heart troubles and distress, paralleling the plea for deliverance in the main verse.

In 2 Chronicles 20:12, Jehoshaphat’s prayer of helplessness with eyes on God mirrors the psalmist’s cry for refuge.

John 14:18 Allusion

In John 14:18, Jesus promises not to leave disciples as orphans, echoing the psalmist's trust in God's refuge and presence.