Psalms 119:37 web — Turn my eyes away from looking at worthless things. Revive me in your ways.

World English Bible

"Turn my eyes away from looking at worthless things. Revive me in your ways."

— Psalms 119:37, World English Bible

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KJV
“Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.”
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ASV
“Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity, And quicken me in thy ways. ”
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NET
“Turn my eyes away from what is worthless! Revive me with your word!”
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BBE
“Let my eyes be turned away from what is false; give me life in your ways.”
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KJVA
“Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.”
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Psalms 119 — Context

Give me understanding, and I will keep your law. Yes, I will obey it with my whole heart.

Direct me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in them.

Turn my heart toward your statutes, not toward selfish gain.

Turn my eyes away from looking at worthless things. Revive me in your ways.

Fulfill your promise to your servant, that you may be feared.

Take away my disgrace that I dread, for your ordinances are good.

Behold, I long for your precepts! Revive me in your righteousness. WAW

Psalms 119:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:37 say?

Psalms 119:37 in the World English Bible reads: “Turn my eyes away from looking at worthless things. Revive me in your ways.”

Where is Psalms 119:37 in the Bible?

Psalms 119:37 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 37.

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 119:37.

What translation should I read Psalms 119:37 in?

Psalms 119:37 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 119:37?

Psalms 119:37 reads (WEB): “Turn my eyes away from looking at worthless things. Revive me in your ways.” 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 119:37 web — Turn my eyes away from looking at worthless things. Revive me in your ways.

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