Psalm 119:114
New International Version
You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.

New Living Translation
You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope.

English Standard Version
You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.

Berean Standard Bible
You are my hiding place and my shield; I put my hope in Your word.

King James Bible
Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

New King James Version
You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word.

New American Standard Bible
You are my hiding place and my shield; I wait for Your word.

NASB 1995
You are my hiding place and my shield; I wait for Your word.

NASB 1977
Thou art my hiding place and my shield; I wait for Thy word.

Legacy Standard Bible
You are my hiding place and my shield; I wait for Your word.

Amplified Bible
You are my hiding place and my shield; I wait for Your word.

Christian Standard Bible
You are my shelter and my shield; I put my hope in your word.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You are my shelter and my shield; I put my hope in Your word.

American Standard Version
Thou art my hiding-place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

Contemporary English Version
You are my place of safety and my shield. Your word is my only hope.

English Revised Version
Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You are my hiding place and my shield. My hope is based on your word.

Good News Translation
You are my defender and protector; I put my hope in your promise.

International Standard Version
You are my fortress and shield; I hope in your word.

Majority Standard Bible
You are my hiding place and my shield; I put my hope in Your word.

NET Bible
You are my hiding place and my shield. I find hope in your word.

New Heart English Bible
You are my hiding place and my shield. I hope in your word.

Webster's Bible Translation
Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

World English Bible
You are my hiding place and my shield. I hope in your word.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
You [are] my hiding place and my shield, "" I have hoped for Your word.

Young's Literal Translation
My hiding place and my shield art Thou, For Thy word I have hoped.

Smith's Literal Translation
Thou my hiding and my shield: I hoped for thy word.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thou art my helper and my protector: and in thy word I have greatly hoped.

Catholic Public Domain Version
You are my helper and my supporter. And in your word, I have greatly hoped.

New American Bible
You are my refuge and shield; in your word I hope.

New Revised Standard Version
You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Thou art my shelter and my refuge: I hope in thy word.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
You are my shelter and the house of my refuge and I have hoped for your word.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Thou art my covert and my shield; In Thy word do I hope.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Thou art my helper and my supporter; I have hoped in thy words.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet
113The double-minded I despise, but Your law I love. 114You are my hiding place and my shield; I put my hope in Your word. 115Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may obey the commandments of my God.…

Cross References
Proverbs 30:5
Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.

Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

Psalm 91:2
I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

Psalm 32:7
You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah

Psalm 62:7-8
My salvation and my honor rest on God, my strong rock; my refuge is in God. / Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah

Isaiah 25:4
For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like rain against a wall,

Isaiah 26:3-4
You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. / Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.

Psalm 46:1
For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

Psalm 61:3
For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.

Psalm 71:7
I have become a portent to many, but You are my strong refuge.

Psalm 142:5
I cry to You, O LORD: “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.”

2 Samuel 22:31
As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.

Hebrews 6:18-19
Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged. / We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,

Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

Ephesians 6:16
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.


Treasury of Scripture

You are my hiding place and my shield: I hope in your word.

my hiding

Psalm 32:7
Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.

Psalm 91:1,2
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty…

Isaiah 32:3
And the eyes of them that see shall not be dim, and the ears of them that hear shall hearken.

my shield

Psalm 3:3
But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

Psalm 84:11
For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.

I hope

Psalm 119:81
CAPH. My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.

Psalm 130:5,6
I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope…

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Psalm 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














You are my hiding place
The phrase "hiding place" comes from the Hebrew word "סֵתֶר" (seter), which conveys the idea of a secret or concealed place. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a hiding place was often a physical location where one could find refuge from enemies or natural elements. Spiritually, this term signifies a place of divine protection and intimacy with God. The psalmist acknowledges God as a sanctuary, a place of safety amidst life's trials and tribulations. This reflects a deep trust in God's ability to shield and protect His people, reminiscent of the way God provided refuge for David in the wilderness.

and my shield
The word "shield" is translated from the Hebrew "מָגֵן" (magen), which refers to a defensive weapon used in battle. Historically, shields were essential for protection against arrows and swords. In a spiritual sense, God as a shield implies His role as a defender against spiritual attacks and adversities. The imagery of God as a shield is prevalent throughout the Psalms, symbolizing His strength and faithfulness in safeguarding His followers. This metaphor reassures believers of God's unwavering protection and His readiness to defend those who trust in Him.

I put my hope
The phrase "I put my hope" is derived from the Hebrew "יָחַל" (yachal), meaning to wait or to expect. This conveys a sense of confident expectation and trust in God's promises. In the biblical context, hope is not a passive wish but an active reliance on God's faithfulness and His word. The psalmist's declaration of hope reflects a steadfast belief in God's character and His covenantal promises. It is a reminder for believers to anchor their expectations in the certainty of God's word and His unchanging nature.

in Your word
"Your word" refers to the Hebrew "דָּבָר" (dabar), which encompasses God's spoken, written, and revealed communication. In the context of Psalm 119, which is a profound meditation on the law of the Lord, "Your word" signifies the entirety of God's instructions, promises, and decrees. The psalmist's reliance on God's word underscores its authority, reliability, and life-giving power. Historically, the word of God was central to the life and worship of Israel, guiding them in righteousness and covenantal faithfulness. For contemporary believers, this highlights the importance of Scripture as the foundation of faith and the source of divine wisdom and guidance.

(114) My shield.--For this expression see Psalm 3:3; Psalm 7:10.

Verse 114. - Thou art my Hiding-place (comp. Psalm 27:5; Psalm 32:7; Psalm 91:1). And my Shield; i.e. my protection (see Psalm 3:3; Psalm 18:2, 30, etc.). I hope in thy Word. The promises contained in thy Word are my only sure hope (see ver. 43).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
You
אָ֑תָּה (’āt·tāh)
Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

[are] my hiding place
סִתְרִ֣י (siṯ·rî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5643: A covering, hiding place, secrecy

and my shield;
וּמָגִנִּ֣י (ū·mā·ḡin·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 4043: A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile

I put my hope
יִחָֽלְתִּי׃ (yi·ḥā·lə·tî)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 3176: To wait, to be patient, hope

in Your word.
לִדְבָרְךָ֥ (liḏ·ḇā·rə·ḵā)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause


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