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Psalms 119:36

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.

Psalms 119:36 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 119:36

Theological / Devotional

Covetousness. Heb. beṣa’, “profit,” “gain,” translated “gain” in Prov. 1:19; Judges 5:19; Job 22:3; etc. To obey the commandments of God will ensure against falling a prey to an inordinate desire for gain (see Col. 3:5).

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