Psalm 119:37

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Take away my foolish desires, and let me find life by walking with you.

Cross References

2 Samuel 11:2

Late one afternoon, David got up from a nap and was walking around on the flat roof of his palace. A beautiful young woman was down below in her courtyard, bathing as her religion required. David happened to see her, and he sent one of his servants to find out who she was. The servant came back and told David, “Her name is Bathsheba. She is the daughter of Eliam, and she is the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” David sent some messengers to bring her to his palace. She came to him, and he slept with her. Then she returned home.

Job 31:1

I promised myself never to stare with desire at a young woman.

Psalm 119:25

I am at the point of death. Let your teachings breathe new life into me.

Psalm 119:40

I long for your teachings. Be true to yourself and let me live.

Psalm 71:20

You made me suffer a lot, but you will bring me back from this deep pit and give me new life.

Proverbs 23:5

Your money flies away before you know it, just like an eagle suddenly taking off.

Proverbs 4:25

Keep looking straight ahead, without turning aside.

Isaiah 33:15

But there will be rewards for those who live right and tell the truth, for those who refuse to take money by force or accept bribes, for all who hate murder and violent crimes.

Numbers 15:39

These will remind you that you must obey my laws and teachings. And when you do, you will be dedicated to me and won't follow your own sinful desires.

Matthew 5:28

But I tell you that if you look at another woman and want her, you are already unfaithful in your thoughts.

Joshua 7:21

While we were in Jericho, I saw a beautiful Babylonian robe, two hundred pieces of silver, and a gold bar that weighed the same as fifty pieces of gold. I wanted them for myself, so I took them. I dug a hole under my tent and hid the silver, the gold, and the robe.” Joshua told some people to run to Achan's tent, where they found the silver, the gold, and the robe.

1 John 2:16

Our foolish pride comes from this world, and so do our selfish desires and our desire to have everything we see. None of this comes from the Father.