What does Psalm 119:37 mean?

Psalm 119:37 highlights themes such as focus, vanity, revival when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 119:37 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.

35Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.

36Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.

37Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.

38Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.

39Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.

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1 John 2:15-17
Both verses warn against the allure of worldly vanity.
Philippians 4:8
Both verses encourage focusing on what is good and true.
Romans 12:2
This verse contrasts the call to avoid vanity with the call to be transformed by God's will.