Psalms 119:112
I have inclined my heart to perform thy statutes always, in all their ways.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even unto the end.
In Context
111I have taken thy testimonies as a heritage to eternity; for they are the joy of my heart.
113SAMECH. Those of divided thoughts I hate; but thy law do I love.
Cross References
1 Kings 8:58That he may incline our heart unto him, to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and his statutes, and his ordinances, which he commanded our fathers.
Ezra 7:10For 'Ezra had directed his heart to inquire in the law of the Lord, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and ordinances.
Psalms 119:33HE. Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes, and I shall keep it in all its windings.
Psalms 119:44So shall I observe thy law continually for ever and ever.
Proverbs 2:2To let thy ear listen unto wisdom: [if] thou wouldst incline thy heart to understanding.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:112-113
111 Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart. 112 I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even unto the end. The psalmist here in a most affectionate manner, like an Israelite indeed, resolves to stick to the word of God and to live and die by it. I. He resolves to portion himself in it, and there to seek his happiness, nay, there to enjoy it; " Thy testimonies (the truths, the promises, of thy word) have I taken as a heritage for ever, for they… Read the whole commentary →