Psa 141:4 | MHM | STEP | v. 4 : David also asks God to keep his heart from wanting to do evil. He prays, “Incline not my heart to any evil thing” . He does not want to join with people who do wrong or be tempted by sinful pleasures. David knows that sin can look attractive, like a feast of “dainties,” but he asks God to keep him away from such temptations. He wants his heart and actions to stay pure, even when surrounded by evil.

‏ Psalms 141:4

v. 4: David also asks God to keep his heart from wanting to do evil. He prays, “Incline not my heart to any evil thing” . He does not want to join with people who do wrong or be tempted by sinful pleasures. David knows that sin can look attractive, like a feast of “dainties,” but he asks God to keep him away from such temptations. He wants his heart and actions to stay pure, even when surrounded by evil.