Psalms 119:37

“Turne away mine eyes from beholding vanitie: and quicken thou me in thy way.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations

Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; [and] quicken thou me in thy way.
- King James Version

Turn away my eyes from looking at vanity, And revive me in Your ways.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity, And quicken me in thy ways.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Let my eyes be turned away from what is false; give me life in your ways.
- Basic English Bible

Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; quicken me in thy way.
- Darby Bible

Turn away my eyes from beholding vanity; and revive thou me in thy way.
- Webster's Bible

Turn my eyes away from looking at worthless things. Revive me in your ways.
- World English Bible

Remove mine eyes from seeing vanity, In Thy way quicken Thou me.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity, and quicken me in Thy ways.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Psalms 119:37


119:37 Vanity - The vain things of this present world, such as riches, honours, pleasures: from beholding them, with desire or affection. Quicken - Make me lively, vigorous and fervent in thy service.


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