Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. New Living Translation I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. English Standard Version I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Berean Standard Bible I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You. King James Bible Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. New King James Version Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You. New American Standard Bible I have treasured Your word in my heart, So that I may not sin against You. NASB 1995 Your word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not sin against You. NASB 1977 Thy word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not sin against Thee. Legacy Standard Bible Your word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not sin against You. Amplified Bible Your word I have treasured and stored in my heart, That I may not sin against You. Christian Standard Bible I have treasured your word in my heart so that I may not sin against you. Holman Christian Standard Bible I have treasured Your word in my heart so that I may not sin against You. American Standard Version Thy word have I laid up in my heart, That I might not sin against thee. Contemporary English Version I treasure your word above all else; it keeps me from sinning against you. English Revised Version Thy word have I laid up in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation I have treasured your promise in my heart so that I may not sin against you. Good News Translation I keep your law in my heart, so that I will not sin against you. International Standard Version I have stored what you have said in my heart, so I won't sin against you. Majority Standard Bible I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You. NET Bible In my heart I store up your words, so I might not sin against you. New Heart English Bible In my heart I have hidden your word, that I might not sin against you. Webster's Bible Translation Thy word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against thee. World English Bible I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI have hid Your saying in my heart, "" That I do not sin before You. Young's Literal Translation In my heart I have hid Thy saying, That I sin not before Thee. Smith's Literal Translation In my heart I hid thy sayings, so that I shall not sin to thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThy words have I hidden in my heart, that I may not sin against thee. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible In my heart I treasure your promise, that I may not sin against you. New Revised Standard Version I treasure your word in my heart, so that I may not sin against you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThy words have I impressed on my heart, that I might not sin against thee. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I have hidden your words in my heart that I shall not sin against you. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thy word have I laid up in my heart, That I might not sin against Thee. Brenton Septuagint Translation I have hidden thine oracles in my heart, that I might not sin against thee. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet…10With all my heart I have sought You; do not let me stray from Your commandments. 11I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You. 12Blessed are You, O LORD; teach me Your statutes.… Cross References 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. Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. Matthew 4:4 But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Proverbs 2:1-5 My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you, / if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding, / if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, ... John 15:7 If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. Deuteronomy 6:6-9 These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. / And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. / Tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. ... James 1:21-22 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls. / Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. Proverbs 4:20-22 My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. / Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart. / For they are life to those who find them, and health to the whole body. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Romans 10:8 But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming: Psalm 37:31 The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter. Ephesians 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 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. Luke 8:15 But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop. Treasury of Scripture Your word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against you. thy word Psalm 119:97 MEM. O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day. Psalm 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. Psalm 37:31 The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide. that I Psalm 19:13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression. Jump to Previous Heart Hid Hidden Kept Laid Sayings Secretly Sin Treasured WordJump to Next Heart Hid Hidden Kept Laid Sayings Secretly Sin Treasured WordPsalm 119 1. This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.2. Aleph. 9. Beth 17. Gimel 25. Daleth 33. He 41. Waw 49. Zayin 57. Heth 65. Teth 73. Yodh 81. Kaph 89. Lamedh 97. Mem 105. Nun 113. Samekh 121. Ayin 129. Pe 137. Tsadhe 145. Qoph 153. Resh 161. Sin and Shin 169. Taw I have hidden Your word in my heart The act of hiding God's word in one's heart suggests a deep, personal commitment to internalizing Scripture. In ancient Hebrew culture, the heart was considered the center of thought and will, not just emotion. This phrase implies memorization and meditation, practices that were integral to Jewish religious life. The Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-9) emphasizes the importance of keeping God's commandments in one's heart, teaching them diligently to children, and discussing them daily. This internalization is a safeguard against sin, as the heart is the source of actions (Proverbs 4:23). The phrase also foreshadows the New Covenant promise in Jeremiah 31:33, where God writes His law on the hearts of His people. that I might not sin against You Persons / Places / Events 1. PsalmistThe author of Psalm 119, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses a deep love and reverence for God's law. 2. God The divine being whose word is treasured and hidden in the heart of the psalmist. 3. Heart In Hebrew thought, the heart ("lev") is the center of one's inner life, encompassing mind, will, and emotions. 4. Sin The act of transgressing God's law, which the psalmist seeks to avoid by internalizing God's word. 5. Word of God The divine instructions, commandments, and teachings that are to be cherished and followed. Teaching Points The Importance of InternalizationHiding God's word in our hearts means more than memorization; it involves allowing Scripture to shape our thoughts, desires, and actions. Guarding Against Sin By internalizing Scripture, we equip ourselves with the spiritual resources needed to resist temptation and live in obedience to God. The Role of Meditation Regular meditation on God's word helps to deepen our understanding and commitment, making it a vital practice for spiritual growth. Heart as the Center Recognizing the heart as the center of our being, we should prioritize filling it with God's truth to influence every aspect of our lives. Scripture as a Guide God's word serves as a moral and spiritual compass, guiding us in making decisions that honor Him.(11) Thy word.--A different term to that in Psalm 119:9. The two are interchanged throughout the psalm. Hid . . .--As the Oriental hid treasures. (Comp Matthew 13:44.) In mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.--The best comment on this is contained in our Lord's words (Matthew 15:19). Verse 11. - Thy Word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee; rather, thy promise (imrah). To have God's word of promise laid up in the heart is the only security against being surprised into sin.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I have hiddenצָפַ֣נְתִּי (ṣā·p̄an·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 6845: To hide, to hoard, reserve, to deny, to protect, to lurk Your word אִמְרָתֶ֑ךָ (’im·rā·ṯe·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 565: Utterance, speech, word in my heart בְּ֭לִבִּי (bə·lib·bî) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre that לְ֝מַ֗עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Conjunction Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent I might not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no sin against You. אֶֽחֱטָא־ (’e·ḥĕ·ṭā-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 2398: To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn Links Psalm 119:11 NIVPsalm 119:11 NLT Psalm 119:11 ESV Psalm 119:11 NASB Psalm 119:11 KJV Psalm 119:11 BibleApps.com Psalm 119:11 Biblia Paralela Psalm 119:11 Chinese Bible Psalm 119:11 French Bible Psalm 119:11 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 119:11 I have hidden your word in my (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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