Commentators note a powerful connection between the two parts of this verse. The psalmist's claim to seek God 'with my whole heart' is not a boast. Instead, its sincerity is proven by the humble plea that follows: 'Oh let me not wander.' Scholars like Ellicott and Calvin explain that a truly devoted heart is acutely aware of its own weakness and complete dependence on God to stay on the right path. This self-mistrust is a sign of genuine faith.