Psalm 119:11

Translations

Modern

I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.

Traditional

Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

Literal

In my heart I have hidden Your word, that I should not sin against You.

Latin

In corde meo abscondi eloquia tua, ut non peccem tibi.

Original

Hebrew

English

I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.

Notes

Psalms 119:9–16

Beth (ב) is the second letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It makes the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

The psalmist is determined to stay pure and encourages gaining wisdom through God's principles (Psalm 119:9) and instructions (119:10–16).

Psalms 119:1–176

This psalm blends wisdom, lament, praise, thanksgiving, and confession. It often uses eight Hebrew words translated as:

“Instructions”
“law”
“words”
“commandments”
“statutes”
“judgments”
“promises”
“precepts“

These words encourage love for and obedience to God's instructions in the Scriptures (see 2 Timothy 3:14–17). A deep commitment to these instructions unifies the psalm.

Theme notes and profiles

God’s Word The Dangers of Sin

Related verses

Psalm 37:31
The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter.
Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
Psalm 40:8
I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.”
Jeremiah 15:16
Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became my joy and my heart’s delight. For I bear Your name, O LORD God of Hosts.
Psalm 1:2
But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.
Job 22:22
Receive instruction from His mouth, and lay up His words in your heart.
Proverbs 2:10–11
For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight your soul.
Psalm 119:97
Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation.
Isaiah 51:7
Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults.
Proverbs 2:1
My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,
Luke 2:19
But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.
Luke 2:51
Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart.

Glossary

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Topics

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