Psalms 141:4

“Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties.”

"Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties." - Psalms 141:4
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What does Psalms 141:4 mean?

The verse Psalms 141:4 from the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practice wicked works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties." This verse is a plea to God for guidance and protection from the…

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Guarding the Heart Against Wickedness

The Psalmist begins with a heartfelt plea, as he utters these words in Psalm 141:4, **"Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties."** This verse presents us with an important request—a…

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A Prayer for Divine Guidance and Strength

Heavenly Father, As I bow before You today in humble reverence, I come to You seeking the grace and guidance that only You can provide. Your Word, in Psalms 141:4, resonates deeply within my spirit: "Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that…

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Psalms 141:4 - "Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties."
"Let the wicked fall into their own nets, whilst that I withal escape." - Psalms 141:10
Psalms 141:10 - "Let the wicked fall into their own nets, whilst that I withal escape."
Psalms 141:6 - "When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words; for they are sweet."
Psalms 119:141 - "I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts."
"When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words; for they are sweet." - Psalms 141:6
Psalms 141:9 - "Keep me from the snares which they have laid for me, and the gins of the workers of iniquity."
Psalms 141:3 - "Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips."
Psalms 141:7 - "Our bones are scattered at the grave's mouth, as when one cutteth and cleaveth wood upon the earth."
Psalms 141:8 - "But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute."
Psalms 141:2 - "Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice."
Psalms 141:1 - "LORD, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee."
"I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts." - Psalms 119:141
"Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips." - Psalms 141:3
"Keep me from the snares which they have laid for me, and the gins of the workers of iniquity." - Psalms 141:9
Psalms 141:5 - "Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities."
"Our bones are scattered at the grave's mouth, as when one cutteth and cleaveth wood upon the earth." - Psalms 141:7
"Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice." - Psalms 141:2
"But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute." - Psalms 141:8
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"For this was a statute for Israel, and a law of the God of Jacob." - Psalms 81:4
"LORD, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee." - Psalms 141:1
"For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm." - Psalms 73:4
Psalms 104:4 - "Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire:"
Psalms 63:4 - "Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name."
"Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD." - Psalms 4:5
"They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in." - Psalms 107:4
"As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth." - Psalms 127:4
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