Psalms 141:4 nasb — Do not incline my heart to any evil thing, To practice deeds of wickedness With men who do iniquity; And do not let me…

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"Do not incline my heart to any evil thing, To practice deeds of wickedness With men who do iniquity; And do not let me eat of their delicacies."

— Psalms 141:4, NASB

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Psalms 141 — Context

1

O LORD, I call upon You; hasten to me! Give ear to my voice when I call to You!

2

May my prayer be counted as incense before You; The lifting up of my hands as the evening offering.

3

Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips.

4

Do not incline my heart to any evil thing, To practice deeds of wickedness With men who do iniquity; And do not let me eat of their delicacies.

5

Let the righteous smite me in kindness and reprove me; It is oil upon the head; Do not let my head refuse it, For still my prayer is against their wicked deeds.

6

Their judges are thrown down by the sides of the rock, And they hear my words, for they are pleasant.

7

As when one plows and breaks open the earth, Our bones have been scattered at the mouth of Sheol.

Psalms 141:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 141:4 say?
Psalms 141:4 in the NASB reads: “Do not incline my heart to any evil thing, To practice deeds of wickedness With men who do iniquity; And do not let me eat of their delicacies.”
Where is Psalms 141:4 in the Bible?
Psalms 141:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 141, verse 4.
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 141:4.
What translation should I read Psalms 141:4 in?
Psalms 141:4 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 141:4?
Psalms 141:4 reads (NASB): “Do not incline my heart to any evil thing, To practice deeds of wickedness With men who do iniquity; And do not let me eat of their delicacies.” 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.
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