'Inclined' in the Bible

And his mother’s relatives spoke all these words on his behalf in the hearing of all the leaders of Shechem; and they were inclined to follow Abimelech, for they said, “He is our relative.”

Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was inclined toward Absalom.

For the choir director. A Psalm of David.I waited patiently for the Lord;And He inclined to me and heard my cry.

Because He has inclined His ear to me,Therefore I shall call upon Him as long as I live.

I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutesForever, even to the end.

“I have not listened to the voice of my teachers,Nor inclined my ear to my instructors!

And the Lord has sent to you all His servants the prophets again and again, but you have not listened nor inclined your ear to hear,

Also I have sent to you all My servants the prophets, sending them again and again, saying: ‘Turn now every man from his evil way and amend your deeds, and do not go after other gods to worship them. Then you will dwell in the land which I have given to you and to your forefathers; but you have not inclined your ear or listened to Me.

But if one is inclined to be contentious, we have no other practice, nor have the churches of God.