I have inclinedmy heartto performYour statutesForever,[even] to the end.Samekh.
that He may inclineour heartsto Himself, to walkin allHis waysand to keepHis commandmentsand His statutesand His ordinances,whichHe commandedour fathers.
"But thereis [some] goodin you, for you have removedthe Asherothfrom the landand you have setyour heartto seekGod."
For Ezrahad sethis heartto studythe lawof the LORDand to practice[it], and to teach[His] statutesand ordinancesin Israel.
Teachme, O LORD,the wayof Your statutes,And I shall observeit to the end.
Inclinemy heartto Your testimoniesAnd not to [dishonest] gain.
So I will keepYour lawcontinually,Foreverand ever.
Do not inclinemy heartto any evilthing,To practicedeedsof wickednessWith menwho doiniquity;And do not let me eatof their delicacies.
For allHis ordinanceswere beforeme, And I did not putawayHis statutesfrom me.
Makeyour earattentiveto wisdom,Inclineyour heartto understanding;
for it is Godwho is at workin you, bothto willand to workfor [His] good pleasure.
"Nowtherefore, putawaythe foreigngodswhichare in your midst,and inclineyour heartsto the LORD,the Godof Israel."
Therefore,prepareyour mindsfor action, keep sober[in spirit], fix your hopecompletelyon the graceto be broughtto you at the revelationof JesusChrist.
Do not fearwhatyou are aboutto suffer.Behold,the devilis aboutto castsome of you into prison,sothat you will be tested,and you will havetribulationfor tendays.Be faithfuluntildeath,and I will giveyou the crownof life.
