¶ Mine eyes [are] ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net.
Mine eyes {H5869} are ever {H8548} toward the LORD {H3068}; for he shall pluck {H3318} my feet {H7272} out of the net {H7568}.
My eyes are always directed toward ADONAI, for he will free my feet from the net.
My eyes are always on the LORD, for He will free my feet from the mesh.
Mine eyes are ever toward Jehovah; For he will pluck my feet out of the net.
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Psalms 141:8
But mine eyes [are] unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute. -
Psalms 124:7
Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped. -
Psalms 124:8
Our help [is] in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth. -
Psalms 31:4
Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou [art] my strength. -
Psalms 121:1
¶ A Song of degrees. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. -
Psalms 121:2
My help [cometh] from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. -
Psalms 123:2
Behold, as the eyes of servants [look] unto the hand of their masters, [and] as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress; so our eyes [wait] upon the LORD our God, until that he have mercy upon us.
Psalm 25:15 (KJV) offers a profound declaration of faith and dependence, revealing the heart of a believer who steadfastly looks to God for deliverance from life's trials.
Context
This verse is part of Psalm 25, a prayer attributed to David. The psalm is an acrostic (though somewhat irregular), structured to teach and remind the reader of God's character and faithfulness. Throughout the psalm, David expresses a deep longing for God's guidance, as seen in "Shew me thy ways, O LORD", seeks forgiveness for his sins, and pleads for deliverance from his enemies and adversaries. Verse 15 encapsulates his unwavering hope amidst distress, acknowledging God as his sole rescuer from the "net" of trouble, embodying a posture of constant trust in divine help.
Key Themes and Messages
Linguistic Insights
The Hebrew word for "net" is resheth (רֶשֶׁת), which literally refers to a hunter's trap or a fowler's snare. Its use here vividly portrays a feeling of being ensnared or caught, unable to move freely, perhaps by the schemes of adversaries or the difficulties of life. The word translated "pluck" is yatsil (יַצִּיל), meaning "to deliver," "to rescue," or "to snatch away." It emphasizes God's swift and decisive act of liberation, underscoring His power to extract one from seemingly inescapable peril through His mighty hand.
Practical Application
Psalm 25:15 serves as a timeless encouragement for believers facing their own "nets" – whether they be financial difficulties, relational struggles, spiritual temptations, or physical ailments. It calls us to:
By keeping our eyes fixed on the Lord, we affirm our dependence on Him and open ourselves to His divine intervention and liberation, finding hope and security in His unfailing care.