“He then addeth: "I have applied my heart to fulfil Thy righteousness for ever, for my reward" (ver. 112). He who saith, "I have applied my heart," had before said, "Incline my heart unto Thy testimonies:" so that we may understand that it is at once a divine gift, and an act of free will. But are we to fulfil the righ…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — Exposition on Psalm 119
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112I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even unto the end.
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110The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.
111Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
— Psalms 119:112 —
113I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.
114Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.