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preserve my life according to your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/119.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/119.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Turn my eyes away from worthless things; revive me with Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; <i>and</i> quicken thou me in thy way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, <i>And</i> revive me in Your way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Turn my eyes away from looking at what is worthless, And revive me in Your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Turn away my eyes from looking at vanity, And revive me in Your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Turn away my eyes from looking at vanity, And revive me in Thy ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Cause my eyes to turn away from looking at worthlessness, And revive me in Your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Turn my eyes away from vanity [all those worldly, meaningless things that distract—let Your priorities be mine], And restore me [with renewed energy] in Your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Turn my eyes from looking at what is worthless; give me life in your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Turn my eyes from looking at what is worthless; give me life in Your ways. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity, And quicken me in thy ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Take away my foolish desires, and let me find life by walking with you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity, and quicken me in thy ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Turn my eyes away from worthless things. Give me a new life in your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Keep me from paying attention to what is worthless; be good to me, as you have promised. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Turn my eyes away from gazing at worthless things, and revive me by your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Turn my eyes away from worthless things; revive me with Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Turn my eyes away from what is worthless! Revive me with your word! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Turn my eyes away from looking at worthless things. Revive me in your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Turn away my eyes from beholding vanity; and revive thou me in thy way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Turn my eyes away from looking at worthless things. Revive me in your ways. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Remove my eyes from seeing vanity, "" Quicken me in Your way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Remove mine eyes from seeing vanity, In Thy way quicken Thou me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Cause mine eyes to pass from seeing vanity; make me live in thy way.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Turn away my eyes that they may not behold vanity: quicken me in thy way. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:37>Turn my eyes away, lest they see what is vain. Revive me in your way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Avert my eyes from what is worthless; by your way give me life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Turn my eyes from looking at vanities; give me life in your ways.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Turn away mine eyes that they may not behold falsehood; and quicken thou me in thy way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Turn away my eyes that they will not see falsehood and give me life in your way.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity, And quicken me in Thy ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Turn away mine eyes that I may not behold vanity: quicken thou me in thy way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-37.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=15164" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">36</span>Turn my heart to Your testimonies and not to covetous gain. <span class="reftext">37</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ha·‘ă·ḇêr (V-Hifil-Imp-ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">Turn</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·nay (N-cdc:: 1cs) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">my eyes</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: mê·rə·’ō·wṯ (Prep-m:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">away</a> <a href="/hebrew/7723.htm" title="7723: šāw (N-ms) -- Or shav; from the same as show' in the sense of desolating; evil, literally or morally; figuratively idolatry, uselessness.">from worthless things;</a> <a href="/hebrew/2421.htm" title="2421: ḥay·yê·nî (V-Piel-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- To live, to revive. A primitive root; to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive.">revive me</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: biḏ·rā·ḵe·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-cpc:: 2ms) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">with Your word.</a> </span><span class="reftext">38</span>Establish Your word to Your servant, to produce reverence for You.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-22.htm">Matthew 6:22-23</a></span><br />The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light. / But if your eyes are bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-25.htm">Proverbs 4:25-27</a></span><br />Let your eyes look forward; fix your gaze straight ahead. / Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure. / Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-18.htm">2 Corinthians 4:18</a></span><br />So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-2.htm">Colossians 3:2</a></span><br />Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Hebrews 12:2</a></span><br />Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">1 John 2:15-17</a></span><br />Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a></span><br />Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-8.htm">Philippians 4:8</a></span><br />Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-14.htm">James 1:14-15</a></span><br />But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. / Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-11.htm">1 Peter 2:11</a></span><br />Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-15.htm">Isaiah 33:15</a></span><br />He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/31-1.htm">Job 31:1</a></span><br />“I have made a covenant with my eyes. How then could I gaze with desire at a virgin?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/23-5.htm">Proverbs 23:5</a></span><br />When you glance at wealth, it disappears, for it makes wings for itself and flies like an eagle to the sky.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/11-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 11:9-10</a></span><br />Rejoice, O young man, while you are young, and let your heart be glad in the days of your youth. Walk in the ways of your heart and in the sight of your eyes, but know that for all these things God will bring you to judgment. / So banish sorrow from your heart, and cast off pain from your body, for youth and vigor are fleeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-22.htm">2 Timothy 2:22</a></span><br />Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Turn away my eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken you me in your way.</p><p class="hdg">turn.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/15-39.htm">Numbers 15:39</a></b></br> And it shall be unto you for a fringe, that ye may look upon it, and remember all the commandments of the LORD, and do them; and that ye seek not after your own heart and your own eyes, after which ye use to go a whoring:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/7-21.htm">Joshua 7:21</a></b></br> When I saw among the spoils a goodly Babylonish garment, and two hundred shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold of fifty shekels weight, then I coveted them, and took them; and, behold, they <i>are</i> hid in the earth in the midst of my tent, and the silver under it.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/11-2.htm">2 Samuel 11:2</a></b></br> And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king's house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman <i>was</i> very beautiful to look upon.</p><p class="hdg">quicken</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-25.htm">Psalm 119:25,40</a></b></br> DALETH. My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/63-2.htm">Beholding</a> <a href="/psalms/119-18.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/116-4.htm">Life</a> <a href="/psalms/119-25.htm">Preserve</a> <a href="/psalms/119-25.htm">Quicken</a> <a href="/psalms/119-29.htm">Remove</a> <a href="/psalms/119-25.htm">Revive</a> <a href="/psalms/119-36.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/psalms/119-36.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/psalms/31-6.htm">Vanities</a> <a href="/psalms/94-11.htm">Vanity</a> <a href="/psalms/119-35.htm">Way</a> <a href="/psalms/119-29.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/psalms/119-36.htm">Word</a> <a href="/psalms/108-12.htm">Worthless</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/15-3.htm">Beholding</a> <a href="/psalms/119-82.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/119-50.htm">Life</a> <a href="/psalms/119-40.htm">Preserve</a> <a href="/psalms/119-40.htm">Quicken</a> <a href="/psalms/119-39.htm">Remove</a> <a href="/psalms/119-40.htm">Revive</a> <a href="/psalms/119-39.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/psalms/119-51.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-11.htm">Vanities</a> <a href="/psalms/139-20.htm">Vanity</a> <a href="/psalms/119-45.htm">Way</a> <a href="/psalms/119-59.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/psalms/119-38.htm">Word</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-12.htm">Worthless</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 119</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-2.htm">Aleph.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-9.htm">Beth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-17.htm">Gimel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-25.htm">Daleth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-33.htm">He</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-41.htm">Waw</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-49.htm">Zayin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-57.htm">Heth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">65. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-65.htm">Teth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">73. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-73.htm">Yodh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">81. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-81.htm">Kaph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">89. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Lamedh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">97. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Mem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">105. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Nun</a></span><br><span class="reftext">113. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-113.htm">Samekh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">121. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-121.htm">Ayin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">129. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-129.htm">Pe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">137. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-137.htm">Tsadhe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">145. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-145.htm">Qoph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">153. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-153.htm">Resh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">161. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-161.htm">Sin and Shin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">169. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-169.htm">Taw</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical context, "worthless things" can refer to idols or anything that distracts from God. The Israelites often struggled with idolatry, as seen in <a href="/exodus/32.htm">Exodus 32</a> with the golden calf. The call to turn away from such distractions is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are urged to fix their eyes on Jesus (<a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Hebrews 12:2</a>). The concept of turning away implies repentance, a turning back to God, which is a recurring theme throughout Scripture. The eyes are often seen as the gateway to the soul, and guarding them is crucial for maintaining spiritual purity (<a href="/matthew/6-22.htm">Matthew 6:22-23</a>).<p><b>revive me with Your word.</b><br>Revival through God's word highlights the transformative power of Scripture. The Hebrew word for "revive" can also mean to give life or restore. This reflects the belief that God's word is living and active (<a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a>), capable of renewing the heart and mind. Historically, the Jewish people held the Torah in high esteem, recognizing its role in guiding and sustaining their spiritual life. The psalmist's plea for revival underscores the necessity of divine intervention for true spiritual renewal. This aligns with the New Testament teaching that faith comes by hearing the word of Christ (<a href="/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17</a>). The word of God is seen as a source of life, wisdom, and strength, essential for navigating the challenges of life and maintaining a close relationship with God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/psalmist.htm">Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Psalm 119</a>, traditionally believed to be King David, who is expressing a deep desire for spiritual renewal and focus on God's word.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The divine being to whom the psalmist is praying, seeking guidance and revival.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/worthless_things.htm">Worthless Things</a></b><br>This refers to anything that distracts from spiritual growth and devotion to God, possibly including material possessions, sinful desires, or vain pursuits.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/focus_on_eternal_values.htm">Focus on Eternal Values</a></b><br>The psalmist's request to turn away from worthless things highlights the importance of prioritizing eternal values over temporary distractions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_god's_word.htm">The Power of God's Word</a></b><br>The plea for revival through God's word underscores the transformative power of Scripture in renewing our hearts and minds.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_our_eyes.htm">Guarding Our Eyes</a></b><br>This verse teaches the importance of being mindful of what we allow our eyes to see, as it can influence our thoughts and actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_for_spiritual_renewal.htm">Prayer for Spiritual Renewal</a></b><br>The psalmist models a prayerful approach to seeking God's help in maintaining spiritual focus and vitality.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_daily_life.htm">Discernment in Daily Life</a></b><br>Applying this verse involves discerning what is truly valuable and aligning our lives with God's purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_119.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 119</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_david's_psalm_101_3_claim_plausible.htm">In Psalm 101:3, is David’s claim of refusing to set any “vile thing” before his eyes historically plausible, given the idolatries and cultural norms of his era? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_42_months_mean_in_the_bible.htm">What does Psalm 119:89 signify about God's word?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_ps._119_89_align_with_a_changing_universe.htm">If verse 89 says God's word is 'settled in heaven forever,' how does this align with scientific discoveries that the universe is constantly changing and expanding (Psalm 119:89)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_the_righteous_face_poverty.htm">In Psalm 37:25 ('I have not seen the righteous forsaken'), why do historical records reveal numerous cases where faithful people faced dire poverty or were seemingly abandoned?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/119.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(37) <span class= "bld">From beholding vanity.</span>--Perhaps <span class= "ital">from looking on idols.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 37.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity</span>. Let me not be distracted from thy service by the "vanities" of the world - wealth, honor, power, glory, and the like; rather, <span class="cmt_word">quicken thou me in thy way</span>. Give me increased life, strength, and vigor, to walk continually in the way of thy commandments. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-37.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Turn</span><br /><span class="heb">הַעֲבֵ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(ha·‘ă·ḇêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my eyes</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵ֭ינַי</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·nay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - cdc | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[away]</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵרְא֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(mê·rə·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from worthless things;</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁ֑וְא</span> <span class="translit">(šāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7723.htm">Strong's 7723: </a> </span><span class="str2">Evil, idolatry, uselessness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">revive me</span><br /><span class="heb">חַיֵּֽנִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥay·yê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2421.htm">Strong's 2421: </a> </span><span class="str2">To live, to revive</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with Your word.</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּדְרָכֶ֥ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(biḏ·rā·ḵe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-37.htm">Psalm 119:37 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-37.htm">Psalm 119:37 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-37.htm">Psalm 119:37 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-37.htm">Psalm 119:37 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-37.htm">Psalm 119:37 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-37.htm">Psalm 119:37 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-37.htm">Psalm 119:37 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-37.htm">Psalm 119:37 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-37.htm">Psalm 119:37 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-37.htm">Psalm 119:37 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-37.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:37 Turn my eyes away from looking at (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-36.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:36"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:36" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-38.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:38"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:38" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>