Psalms 119:36 bbe — Let my heart be turned to your unchanging word, and not to evil desire.

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"Let my heart be turned to your unchanging word, and not to evil desire."

— Psalms 119:36, Bible in Basic English

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“Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, And not to covetousness. ”
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Psalms 119 — Context

O Lord, let me see the way of your rules, and I will keep it to the end.

Give me wisdom, so that I may keep your law; going after it with all my heart.

Make me go in the way of your teachings; for they are my delight.

Let my heart be turned to your unchanging word, and not to evil desire.

Let my eyes be turned away from what is false; give me life in your ways.

Give effect to your word to your servant, in whose heart is the fear of you.

Take away the shame which is my fear; for your decisions are good.

Psalms 119:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:36 say?

Psalms 119:36 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Let my heart be turned to your unchanging word, and not to evil desire.”

Where is Psalms 119:36 in the Bible?

Psalms 119:36 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 36.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 119:36.

What translation should I read Psalms 119:36 in?

Psalms 119:36 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 119:36?

Psalms 119:36 reads (BBE): “Let my heart be turned to your unchanging word, and not to evil desire.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 119:36 bbe — Let my heart be turned to your unchanging word, and not to evil desire.

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