Psalm 141:4 - Let not my heart be drawn to what is evil

Let not my heart be drawn to what is evil, to take part in wicked deeds with men who are evildoers; let me not eat of their delicacies.

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.

Do not incline my heart to any evil thing, To practice deeds of wickedness With men who do iniquity; And do not let me eat of their delicacies.

Psalm 141:4

Commentary

David asks for a heart that is free from any hankering to collaborate with the corrupt men in their wicked practices. He does not want to partake of their advantages, however attractive or tempting they might seem.

MacDonald, W., & Farstad, A. (1997, c1995). Believer's Bible Commentary : Old and New Testaments (Ps 141:3). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

Delicacies - Delicacies are those foods that taste good but are forbidden by Mosaic Law. They symbolize any sinful pleasure.

Spirit filled life study Bible. 1997, c1991 (electronic ed.). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.