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class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Open my eyes, that I may see Wondrous things from Your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Open my eyes, that I may behold Wonderful things from Your Law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Open my eyes, that I may behold Wonderful things from Your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Open my eyes, that I may behold Wonderful things from Thy law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Open my eyes, that I may behold Wonderful things from Your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Open my eyes [to spiritual truth] so that I may behold Wonderful things from Your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Open my eyes so that I may contemplate wondrous things from your instruction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Open my eyes so that I may contemplate wonderful things from Your instruction. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold Wondrous things out of thy law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Open my mind and let me discover the wonders of your Law. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Uncover my eyes so that I may see the miraculous things in your teachings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Open my eyes, so that I may see the wonderful truths in your law. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Open my eyes so that I will observe amazing things from your instruction. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Open my eyes so I can truly see the marvelous things in your law! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things out of your Law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Open thou my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things out of your law. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Uncover my eyes, and I behold wonders out of Your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Uncover mine eyes, and I behold wonders out of Thy law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Uncover mine, eyes and I shall behold the wonders from thy laws.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Open thou my eyes: and I will consider the wondrous things of thy law. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:18>Reveal to my eyes, and I will consider the wonders of your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Open my eyes to see clearly the wonders of your law. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Open my eyes, so that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Open my eyes that I may see the wonders that are in your Law.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Open Thou mine eyes, that I may behold Wondrous things out of Thy law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Unveil thou mine eyes, and I shall perceive wondrous things of thy law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=15055" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>Deal bountifully with Your servant, that I may live and keep Your word. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1540.htm" title="1540: gal- (V-Piel-Imp-ms) -- To uncover, remove. A primitive root; to denude; by implication, to exile; figuratively, to reveal.">Open</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·nay (N-cdc:: 1cs) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">my eyes</a> <a href="/hebrew/5027.htm" title="5027: wə·’ab·bî·ṭāh (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cs) -- To look. A primitive root; to scan, i.e. Look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care.">that I may see</a> <a href="/hebrew/6381.htm" title="6381: nip̄·lā·’ō·wṯ (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-fp) -- A primitive root; properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. Distinguish; by implication, to be great, difficult, wonderful.">wondrous things</a> <a href="/hebrew/8451.htm" title="8451: mit·tō·w·rā·ṯe·ḵā (Prep-m:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Direction, instruction, law. Or torah; from yarah; a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch.">from Your law.</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>I am a stranger on the earth; do not hide Your commandments from me.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/3-14.htm">2 Corinthians 3:14-16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm">Ephesians 1:17-18</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/24-45.htm">Luke 24:45</a></span><br />Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-9.htm">1 Corinthians 2:9-10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-13.htm">John 16:13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-11.htm">Matthew 13:11</a></span><br />He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">Colossians 1:9</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-27.htm">1 John 2:27</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/26-18.htm">Acts 26:18</a></span><br />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.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a></span><br />For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/29-18.htm">Isaiah 29:18</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/33-3.htm">Jeremiah 33:3</a></span><br />Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-7.htm">Isaiah 42:7</a></span><br />to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-12.htm">Proverbs 20:12</a></span><br />Ears that hear and eyes that see—the LORD has made them both.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Open you my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.</p><p class="hdg">open.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/29-10.htm">Isaiah 29:10-12,18</a></b></br> 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… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/32-3.htm">Isaiah 32:3</a></b></br> And the eyes of them that see shall not be dim, and the ears of them that hear shall hearken.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5</a></b></br> Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.</p><p class="hdg">wondrous</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-96.htm">Psalm 119:96</a></b></br> I have seen an end of all perfection: <i>but</i> thy commandment <i>is</i> exceeding broad.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hosea/8-12.htm">Hosea 8:12</a></b></br> I have written to him the great things of my law, <i>but</i> they were counted as a strange thing.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/3-13.htm">2 Corinthians 3:13</a></b></br> And not as Moses, <i>which</i> put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/119-15.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">Law</a> <a href="/psalms/118-19.htm">Open</a> <a href="/job/41-13.htm">Uncover</a> <a href="/psalms/118-23.htm">Wonderful</a> <a href="/psalms/111-4.htm">Wonders</a> <a href="/psalms/107-31.htm">Wondrous</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-37.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/119-29.htm">Law</a> <a href="/psalms/119-131.htm">Open</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-17.htm">Uncover</a> <a href="/psalms/119-129.htm">Wonderful</a> <a href="/psalms/119-27.htm">Wonders</a> <a href="/psalms/119-27.htm">Wondrous</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 119</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-2.htm">Aleph.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-9.htm">Beth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-17.htm">Gimel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-25.htm">Daleth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-33.htm">He</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-41.htm">Waw</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-49.htm">Zayin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-57.htm">Heth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">65. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-65.htm">Teth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">73. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-73.htm">Yodh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">81. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-81.htm">Kaph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">89. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Lamedh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">97. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Mem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">105. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Nun</a></span><br><span class="reftext">113. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-113.htm">Samekh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">121. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-121.htm">Ayin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">129. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-129.htm">Pe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">137. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-137.htm">Tsadhe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">145. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-145.htm">Qoph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">153. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-153.htm">Resh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">161. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-161.htm">Sin and Shin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">169. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-169.htm">Taw</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br 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In biblical context, "opening the eyes" often signifies gaining insight or revelation from God (<a href="/2_kings/6-17.htm">2 Kings 6:17</a>). 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.<p><b>that I may see</b><br>The act of seeing here implies perceiving and comprehending spiritual truths. This is not just physical sight but a deeper, spiritual insight. In the New Testament, Jesus often spoke of those who have eyes but do not see (<a href="/mark/8-18.htm">Mark 8:18</a>), indicating a need for spiritual discernment. The psalmist's desire to see underscores a longing for deeper knowledge and relationship with God.<p><b>wondrous things</b><br>"Wondrous things" refers to the profound and awe-inspiring truths found in God's Word. These are not ordinary insights but those that reveal the majesty and wisdom of God. The wonders of God's law can include His promises, His character, and His redemptive plan. This echoes the biblical theme of God's works being marvelous and beyond human comprehension (<a href="/psalms/139-6.htm">Psalm 139:6</a>).<p><b>from Your law</b><br>The "law" here refers to the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, which contain God's instructions and commandments. In a broader sense, it encompasses all of God's revealed Word. The law is seen as perfect and life-giving (<a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Psalm 19:7</a>). It is not merely a set of rules but a guide to living in covenant relationship with God. The psalmist's request highlights the belief that God's law is a source of wisdom and guidance, pointing ultimately to Christ, who fulfills the law (<a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/psalmist.htm">Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Psalm 119</a>, traditionally believed to be King David, who is expressing a deep desire for understanding and insight into God's law.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The divine author of the law, whose wisdom and guidance the psalmist seeks.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_law.htm">The Law (Torah)</a></b><br>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.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to whom the law was originally given, serving as a context for the psalmist's plea for understanding.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_eyes.htm">The Eyes</a></b><br>Symbolic of spiritual perception and understanding, which the psalmist asks God to open.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/desire_for_divine_insight.htm">Desire for Divine Insight</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god_for_understanding.htm">Dependence on God for Understanding</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_wondrous_nature_of_god's_law.htm">The Wondrous Nature of God's Law</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_as_a_tool_for_spiritual_growth.htm">Prayer as a Tool for Spiritual Growth</a></b><br>The psalmist models prayer as a means to grow in understanding. Regular prayer for insight should be a part of our Bible study routine.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/application_of_god's_word.htm">Application of God's Word</a></b><br>Understanding the "wondrous things" in God's law should lead to practical application in our lives, transforming our actions and attitudes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_119.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 119</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_laws_and_decrees.htm">What are laws, commands, decrees, and statutes?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_biblical_illumination.htm">What is Biblical Illumination?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_strong's_concordance.htm">What is Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_isaiah_28_9-10_contradict_wisdom_texts.htm">In Isaiah 28:9–10, is the idea of teaching “line upon line, precept upon precept” contradicted by other biblical texts that emphasize understanding and wisdom over rote instruction? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/119.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) <span class= "bld">Open.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">uncover </span>(see margin), as if without Divine grace the eyes were veiled to the wonder and beauty of the moral law. (Comp. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-18.htm" title="While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.">2Corinthians 4:18</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Open thou mine eyes</span>. 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). <span class="cmt_word">That I may behold wondrous things out of thy Law</span>. Wonderful spiritual truths that lie hidden, even under the very simplest precepts of God's Law (comp. <a href="/matthew/5-21.htm">Matthew 5:21-37</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Open</span><br /><span class="heb">גַּל־</span> <span class="translit">(gal-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1540.htm">Strong's 1540: </a> </span><span class="str2">To denude, to exile, to reveal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my eyes</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵינַ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·nay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - cdc | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that I may see</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַבִּ֑יטָה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ab·bî·ṭāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5027.htm">Strong's 5027: </a> </span><span class="str2">To scan, look intently at, to regard</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wondrous things</span><br /><span class="heb">נִ֝פְלָא֗וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(nip̄·lā·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6381.htm">Strong's 6381: </a> </span><span class="str2">To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from Your law.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִתּוֹרָתֶֽךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(mit·tō·w·rā·ṯe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8451.htm">Strong's 8451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Direction, instruction, law</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-18.htm">Psalm 119:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-18.htm">Psalm 119:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-18.htm">Psalm 119:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-18.htm">Psalm 119:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-18.htm">Psalm 119:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-18.htm">Psalm 119:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-18.htm">Psalm 119:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-18.htm">Psalm 119:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-18.htm">Psalm 119:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-18.htm">Psalm 119:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-18.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:18 Open my eyes that I may see (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:19" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>