Psalm 119:36

John Cassian

• John Cassian, Conferences XI–XVII XIII.10Conference XIII

  “…acts,” but the same man in like manner teaches us its weakness, by praying and saying, “Incline my heart unto Thy testimonies and not to covetousness:” Solomon also: “The Lord incline our hearts unto Himself that we may walk in all His ways and keep His commandments, and ordinances and judgments.”” — editor's note: Ib. ver. 36.

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Augustine of Hippo

• Augustine of Hippo, Expositions on the Psalms Psalm 119

  “He next saith, “Incline mine heart unto Thy testimonies, and not to covetousness” (ver. 36).” — the author cites it

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Ambrose of Milan

• Ambrose of Milan, On the Duties of the Clergy II.6Book II

  “Therefore as I am about to speak of what is useful, I will take up those words of the Prophet: “Incline my heart unto Thy testimonies and not to covetousness,” that the sound of the word “useful” may not rouse in us the desire for money.” — editor's note: Ps. cxix. [cxviii.] 36.

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• Isaiah 3:10

  Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy II.6.

• Matthew 19:12

  Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy II.6.

• 1 Corinthians 6:12

  Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy II.6.

• 1 Corinthians 7:35

  Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy II.6.

• Philippians 3:8

  Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy II.6.

• 1 Timothy 4:8

  Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy II.6.

• 1 Timothy 6:6

  Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy II.6.

• Psalm 30:9

  Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy II.6.