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Psalms 66:18

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 66:18 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “If I regard iniquity in my heart, The Lord will not hear:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

If I regard iniquity in my heart, The Lord will not hear:
Psalms 66:18 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 66

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
15I will offer unto thee burnt-offerings of fatlings, With the incense of rams; I will offer bullocks with goats. Selah
16Come, and hear, all ye that fear God, And I will declare what he hath done for my soul.
17I cried unto him with my mouth, And he was extolled with my tongue.
18If I regard iniquity in my heart, The Lord will not hear:
19But verily God hath heard; He hath attended to the voice of my prayer.
20Blessed be God, Who hath not turned away my prayer, Nor his lovingkindness from me. Psalm 67 For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm, a song.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“If I regard iniquity in my heart--literally, "see iniquity with pleasure." Next: Psalms Chapter 67”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“If I regard iniquity in my heart - literally, “If I have seen iniquity in my heart.” That is, If I have indulged in a purpose of iniquity; if I have had a wicked end in view; if I have not been willing to forsake all sin; if I have cherished a purpose of pollution or wrong. The meaning is not literally, If I have “seen” any iniquity in my heart - for no one can look into his own heart, and not see that it is defiled by sin; but, If I have cherished it in my soul; if I have gloated over past sins; if I am purposing to commit sin again; if I am not willing to abandon all sin, and to be holy. The Lord will not hear me - That is, He will not regard and answer my prayer. The idea is, that in…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Iniquity - Any sin. In heart - If my heart had been false to God, although I might have forborne outward acts. If I had been guilty of that, by heart was set upon sin, or I desired only that which I resolved in my heart to spend upon my lusts. Next: Psalms Chapter 67”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“66:18 Confession leads to restoration (see 32:5).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“If I regard: Job 27:8, Job 27:9; Pro 15:8, Pro 15:29, Pro 21:13, Pro 28:9; Isa 1:15; Joh 9:31; Jam 4:3 Psalms 66:19”
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