Now set your heart and your soul to seek the Lord your God; then arise, and build the sanctuary of the Lord God, so that you may bring the ark of the covenant of the Lord and the holy vessels of God into the house that is to be built for the name of the Lord.”

Then God said to Solomon, “Because this was in your heart, and you did not ask for riches, wealth, or honor, or the life of those who hate you, nor did you even ask for long life, but you asked for yourself wisdom and knowledge so that you may rule My people over whom I have made you king,

But the Lord said to my father David, ‘Because it was in your heart to build a house for My name, you did well that it was in your heart.

But there is some good in you, for you have removed the Asheroth from the land and you have set your heart to seek God.”

You said, ‘Behold, you have defeated Edom.’ And your heart has lifted you up in boasting. Now stay home; why should you provoke trouble so that you, would fall, you and Judah with you?”

“Because your heart was tender and you humbled yourself before God when you heard His words against this place and its inhabitants, and because you humbled yourself before Me, tore your clothes, and wept before Me, I have indeed heard you,” declares the Lord.

Yet You have concealed these things in Your heart; I know that this is within You:

“If you would direct your heart rightly And spread out your hands to Him,

Why does your heart take you away? And why do your eyes wink,

Please receive instruction from His mouth, And put His words in your heart.

Tremble, and do not sin; Meditate in your heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah

The afflicted will eat and be satisfied; Those who seek Him will praise the Lord. May your heart live forever!

Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord.

Be strong and let your heart take courage, All you who wait for the Lord.

Delight yourself in the Lord; And He will give you the desires of your heart.

Do not trust in oppression, And do not vainly rely on robbery; If wealth increases, do not set your heart on it.

The humble have seen it and are glad; You who seek God, let your heart revive.

Make your ear attentive to wisdom; Incline your heart to understanding.

For wisdom will enter your heart, And knowledge will be delightful to your soul;

The Rewards of Wisdom

My son, do not forget my teaching, But have your heart comply with my commandments;

Do not let kindness and truth leave you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding.

He taught me and said to me, “Let your heart take hold of my words; Keep my commandments and live;

They are not to escape from your sight; Keep them in the midst of your heart.

Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life.