Psalms 119:36 Meaning and Explanation
“Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist asks God to turn his heart toward God's testimonies and away from greedy desire.
The Context of Psalms 119:36
Prayer for God to redirect desire from greed to God's revealed truth.
What Does Psalms 119:36 Mean?
'Incline my heart unto thy testimonies' is a prayer for God to bend the psalmist's affections toward what God has revealed. The heart naturally inclines one direction; the psalmist begs God to reorient it.
'And not to covetousness' identifies the opposing force. Covetousness—greedy grasping for what belongs to others—pulls the heart away from God's truth. The psalmist recognizes this struggle and petitions for God to strengthen his resistance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:36
What does Psalms 119:36 mean?
The psalmist asks God to turn his heart toward God's testimonies and away from greedy desire.
What is the context of Psalms 119:36?
Prayer for God to redirect desire from greed to God's revealed truth.