# Connecting Statement:

David continues his prayer of praise to Yahweh.

# keep this forever in the thoughts of the minds of your people

"keep this in the thoughts and minds of your people forever"

# Direct their hearts toward you

Here the people's "hearts" represent their thoughts and desires. Alternate translation: "Direct them to be loyal to you" or "Keep them loyal to you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])