King James Version
What Does Psalms 119:36 Mean?
“Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.”
Context
34
Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
35
Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.
36
Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.
37
Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way. Turn: Heb. Make to pass
38
Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(36) **Covetousness.**—Literally, *rapine, prey. *In Psalm 30:9 simply, “gain.”
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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