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Psalm 119:36-37 KJV
Psalms · chapter 119 · verses 36–37
36Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. 37Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.Psalm 119:36-37 · King James Version
Psalm 119:36-37 in context
34Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
35Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.
36Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.
37Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.
38Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.
39Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.
Commentary
Cross references
- Hebrews 13:5
- Luke 12:15
- Mark 7:21-22
- 1 John 2:16
- Isaiah 33:15
- Proverbs 4:25
- Numbers 15:39
- Matthew 5:28
- Job 31:1
- Psalms 119:40
- Proverbs 23:5
Key words (Strong's)
- testimoniesʻêdûwthtestimonyH5715 →
- beholdingrâʼâhto see, literally or figurativelyH7200 →
- Inclinenâṭâhto stretch or spread outH5186 →
- quickenchâyâhto live, whether literally or figurativelyH2421 →
- vanityshâvᵉʼevil , literally or morallyH7723 →
- heartlêbthe heartH3820 →
- awayʻâbarto cross overH5674 →
- eyesʻayinan eyeH5869 →
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He had before prayed to God to enlighten his understanding, that he might know his duty, and not mistake concerning it; here he prays to God to bow his will, and quicken the active powers of his soul, that he might do his duty;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 35-36