Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. New Living Translation Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions. English Standard Version Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. Berean Standard Bible Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law. King James Bible Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. New King James Version Open my eyes, that I may see Wondrous things from Your law. New American Standard Bible Open my eyes, that I may behold Wonderful things from Your Law. NASB 1995 Open my eyes, that I may behold Wonderful things from Your law. NASB 1977 Open my eyes, that I may behold Wonderful things from Thy law. Legacy Standard Bible Open my eyes, that I may behold Wonderful things from Your law. Amplified Bible Open my eyes [to spiritual truth] so that I may behold Wonderful things from Your law. Christian Standard Bible Open my eyes so that I may contemplate wondrous things from your instruction. Holman Christian Standard Bible Open my eyes so that I may contemplate wonderful things from Your instruction. American Standard Version Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold Wondrous things out of thy law. Contemporary English Version Open my mind and let me discover the wonders of your Law. English Revised Version Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. GOD'S WORD® Translation Uncover my eyes so that I may see the miraculous things in your teachings. Good News Translation Open my eyes, so that I may see the wonderful truths in your law. International Standard Version Open my eyes so that I will observe amazing things from your instruction. Majority Standard Bible Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law. NET Bible Open my eyes so I can truly see the marvelous things in your law! New Heart English Bible Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things out of your Law. Webster's Bible Translation Open thou my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. World English Bible Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things out of your law. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionUncover my eyes, and I behold wonders out of Your law. Young's Literal Translation Uncover mine eyes, and I behold wonders out of Thy law. Smith's Literal Translation Uncover mine, eyes and I shall behold the wonders from thy laws. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOpen thou my eyes: and I will consider the wondrous things of thy law. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Open my eyes to see clearly the wonders of your law. New Revised Standard Version Open my eyes, so that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOpen thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Open my eyes that I may see the wonders that are in your Law. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Open Thou mine eyes, that I may behold Wondrous things out of Thy law. Brenton Septuagint Translation Unveil thou mine eyes, and I shall perceive wondrous things of thy law. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet…17Deal bountifully with Your servant, that I may live and keep Your word. 18Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law. 19I am a stranger on the earth; do not hide Your commandments from me.… Cross References 2 Corinthians 3:14-16 But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed. / And even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. / But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Ephesians 1:17-18 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. / I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, Luke 24:45 Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” / But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. John 16:13 However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come. Matthew 13:11 He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. Colossians 1:9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 1 John 2:27 And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught. Acts 26:18 to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’ Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Isaiah 29:18 On that day the deaf will hear the words of the scroll, and out of the deep darkness the eyes of the blind will see. Jeremiah 33:3 Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know. Isaiah 42:7 to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house. Proverbs 20:12 Ears that hear and eyes that see—the LORD has made them both. Treasury of Scripture Open you my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. open. Isaiah 29:10-12,18 For the LORD hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes: the prophets and your rulers, the seers hath he covered… Isaiah 32:3 And the eyes of them that see shall not be dim, and the ears of them that hear shall hearken. Isaiah 35:5 Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. wondrous Psalm 119:96 I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad. Hosea 8:12 I have written to him the great things of my law, but they were counted as a strange thing. 2 Corinthians 3:13 And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished: Jump to Previous Eyes Law Open Uncover Wonderful Wonders WondrousJump to Next Eyes Law Open Uncover Wonderful Wonders WondrousPsalm 119 1. This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.2. Aleph. 9. Beth 17. Gimel 25. Daleth 33. He 41. Waw 49. Zayin 57. Heth 65. Teth 73. Yodh 81. Kaph 89. Lamedh 97. Mem 105. Nun 113. Samekh 121. Ayin 129. Pe 137. Tsadhe 145. Qoph 153. Resh 161. Sin and Shin 169. Taw Open my eyes This phrase is a prayer for spiritual enlightenment and understanding. In biblical context, "opening the eyes" often signifies gaining insight or revelation from God (2 Kings 6:17). It reflects a dependence on God to reveal truths that are not naturally perceived. The request for opened eyes suggests humility and recognition of human limitations in understanding divine matters. that I may see wondrous things from Your law Persons / Places / Events 1. PsalmistThe author of Psalm 119, traditionally believed to be King David, who is expressing a deep desire for understanding and insight into God's law. 2. God The divine author of the law, whose wisdom and guidance the psalmist seeks. 3. The Law (Torah) Refers to the teachings and commandments given by God, primarily found in the first five books of the Bible. It represents God's revealed will and wisdom. 4. Israel The nation to whom the law was originally given, serving as a context for the psalmist's plea for understanding. 5. The Eyes Symbolic of spiritual perception and understanding, which the psalmist asks God to open. Teaching Points Desire for Divine InsightThe psalmist's prayer reflects a deep longing for understanding God's word. As believers, we should cultivate a similar desire to seek wisdom and insight from Scripture. Dependence on God for Understanding The request to "open my eyes" acknowledges that true understanding of God's word is a divine gift. We must rely on the Holy Spirit to illuminate our study of the Bible. The Wondrous Nature of God's Law The psalmist recognizes the law as containing "wondrous things." We should approach Scripture with an expectation to discover the beauty and depth of God's wisdom. Prayer as a Tool for Spiritual Growth The psalmist models prayer as a means to grow in understanding. Regular prayer for insight should be a part of our Bible study routine. Application of God's Word Understanding the "wondrous things" in God's law should lead to practical application in our lives, transforming our actions and attitudes.(18) Open.--Literally, uncover (see margin), as if without Divine grace the eyes were veiled to the wonder and beauty of the moral law. (Comp. 2Corinthians 4:18.)Verse 18. - Open thou mine eyes. Since the Fall, men's eyes are naturally blinded, or, at any rate, have a veil over them, which God must remove before they can see clearly (compare the comment on ver. 15). That I may behold wondrous things out of thy Law. Wonderful spiritual truths that lie hidden, even under the very simplest precepts of God's Law (comp. Matthew 5:21-37). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Openגַּל־ (gal-) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 1540: To denude, to exile, to reveal my eyes עֵינַ֥י (‘ê·nay) Noun - cdc | first person common singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain that I may see וְאַבִּ֑יטָה (wə·’ab·bî·ṭāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 5027: To scan, look intently at, to regard wondrous things נִ֝פְלָא֗וֹת (nip̄·lā·’ō·wṯ) Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural Strong's 6381: To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful from Your law. מִתּוֹרָתֶֽךָ׃ (mit·tō·w·rā·ṯe·ḵā) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 8451: Direction, instruction, law Links Psalm 119:18 NIVPsalm 119:18 NLT Psalm 119:18 ESV Psalm 119:18 NASB Psalm 119:18 KJV Psalm 119:18 BibleApps.com Psalm 119:18 Biblia Paralela Psalm 119:18 Chinese Bible Psalm 119:18 French Bible Psalm 119:18 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 119:18 Open my eyes that I may see (Psalm Ps Psa.) |