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.
Don't let my heart be drawn toward anything evil, or let me join with people who do wrong things. Don't let me enjoy the good things that come from their wicked ways.
The writer is asking God to protect his heart from being tempted by evil people and the appealing things that come from doing wrong.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David, likely written during a time when he was surrounded by political enemies or corrupt influences in his court. In ancient Israel, sharing meals ("dainties") often represented alliance or partnership, so refusing to eat with evildoers was a way of maintaining moral separation. David understood that even good things obtained through wrong means could corrupt the heart.
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