Psalm 119:18
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.

Berean Literal Bible
Open my eyes, that I may see the wonders 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.

Berean Annotated Bible
Open my eyes that I may see wondrous 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.

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.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law.

World English Bible
Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things out of your law.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Uncover my eyes, and I behold wonders out of Your law.

Berean Literal Bible
Open my eyes, that I may see the wonders from 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 Bible
Open thou my eyes: and I will consider the wondrous things of thy law.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Reveal to my eyes, and I will consider the wonders of your law.

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 Bible
Open 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 1917
Open 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 ...



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
Open my eyes

2 Kings 6:17
Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

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.’

Luke 24:31
Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Jesus—and He disappeared from their sight.
that I may see

Revelation 3:18
I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not exposed, and salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see.

John 9:39
Then Jesus declared, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind may see and those who see may become blind.”

Matthew 13:16-17
But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear. / For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.
wondrous things

Psalm 72:18
Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.

Psalm 77:14
You are the God who works wonders; You display Your strength among the peoples.

Job 37:14
Listen to this, O Job; stand still and consider the wonders of God.
from Your law.

Psalm 19:7-8
The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. / The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

Joshua 1:8
This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.

Deuteronomy 4:6-8
Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.” / For what nation is great enough to have a god as near to them as the LORD our God is to us whenever we call on Him? / And what nation is great enough to have righteous statutes and ordinances like this entire law I set before you today?
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.


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:

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Psalm 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

The psalmist asks God to grant spiritual perception, recognizing that human understanding is insufficient to grasp divine truth rightly.

2Ki 6:17 Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes.”…
Act 26:18 open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness…
Luk 24:31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Jesus…

that I may see

He seeks more than physical sight: a heart and mind able to understand God’s revelation and respond in obedience.

Rev 3:18 I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire……
Jhn 9:39 Then Jesus declared, “For judgment I have come…
Mat 13:16-17 But blessed are your eyes because they see,…

wondrous things

God’s instruction reveals His holy character, wise purposes, covenant promises, and saving work.

Psa 72:18 Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, …
Psa 77:14 You are the God who works wonders; You display Your strength…
Job 37:14 Listen to this, O Job; stand still and consider……

from Your law.

Given to Israel as covenant instruction, God’s law is not mere regulation but His authoritative revelation, directing His people in faithful life before Him.

Psa 19:7-8 The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul;…
Jos 1:8 This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth;…
Deu 4:6-8 Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Psalmist
The 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 Insight
The 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.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Psalm 119:18?

2. How can we ask God to "open our eyes" in daily Bible reading?

3. What are "wondrous things" in God's law that we should seek to understand?

4. How does Psalm 119:18 connect with 2 Timothy 3:16 about Scripture's purpose?

5. In what ways can we apply Psalm 119:18 to our prayer life?

6. How can Psalm 119:18 inspire us to deeper Bible study and reflection?

7. What does "Open my eyes" in Psalm 119:18 imply about human understanding of Scripture?

8. How does Psalm 119:18 relate to the concept of divine revelation?

9. Why is the request for "wondrous things" significant in Psalm 119:18?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 119?


(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).

Psalm 119:18 is a humble, hope-filled plea: “Lord, remove my blindness, let me truly perceive, thrill me with the astonishing insights of Your Word, and anchor me in the unchanging authority of Your law.” When this prayer becomes our daily posture, Bible reading shifts from routine to revelation, and ordinary moments turn into holy ground.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Open
גַּל־ (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


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