Psalm 19:11
New International Version
By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward.

New Living Translation
They are a warning to your servant, a great reward for those who obey them.

English Standard Version
Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.

Berean Standard Bible
By them indeed Your servant is warned; in keeping them is great reward.

King James Bible
Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.

New King James Version
Moreover by them Your servant is warned, And in keeping them there is great reward.

New American Standard Bible
Moreover, Your servant is warned by them; In keeping them there is great reward.

NASB 1995
Moreover, by them Your servant is warned; In keeping them there is great reward.

NASB 1977
Moreover, by them Thy servant is warned; In keeping them there is great reward.

Legacy Standard Bible
Moreover, by them Your slave is warned; In keeping them there is great reward.

Amplified Bible
Moreover, by them Your servant is warned [reminded, illuminated, and instructed]; In keeping them there is great reward.

Christian Standard Bible
In addition, your servant is warned by them, and in keeping them there is an abundant reward.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
In addition, Your servant is warned by them; there is great reward in keeping them.

American Standard Version
Moreover by them is thy servant warned: In keeping them there is great reward.

Contemporary English Version
By your teachings, Lord, I am warned; by obeying them, I am greatly rewarded.

English Revised Version
Moreover by them is thy servant warned: in keeping of them there is great reward.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
As your servant I am warned by them. There is a great reward in following them.

Good News Translation
They give knowledge to me, your servant; I am rewarded for obeying them.

International Standard Version
Moreover your servant is warned by them; and there is great reward in keeping them.

Majority Standard Bible
By them indeed Your servant is warned; in keeping them is great reward.

NET Bible
Yes, your servant finds moral guidance there; those who obey them receive a rich reward.

New Heart English Bible
Moreover by them is your servant warned. In keeping them there is great reward.

Webster's Bible Translation
Moreover, by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.

World English Bible
Moreover your servant is warned by them. In keeping them there is great reward.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Also—Your servant is warned by them, “In keeping them [is] a great reward.”

Young's Literal Translation
Also -- Thy servant is warned by them, 'In keeping them is a great reward.'

Smith's Literal Translation
Also thy servant being admonished by them: in watching them much reward.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For thy servant keepeth them, and in keeping them there is a great reward.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For, indeed, your servant keeps them, and in keeping them, there are many rewards.

New American Bible
By them your servant is warned; obeying them brings much reward.

New Revised Standard Version
Moreover by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Moreover by them is thy servant warned; and if he keep them he shall be greatly rewarded.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Also your Servant will be warned by them; if he keeps them, he will be greatly rewarded.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Moreover by them is Thy servant warned; In keeping of them there is great reward.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For thy servant keeps to them: in the keeping of them there is great reward.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Heavens Declare the Glory of God
10They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. 11By them indeed Your servant is warned; in keeping them is great reward. 12Who can discern his own errors? Cleanse me from my hidden faults.…

Cross References
Proverbs 6:23
For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,

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.

James 1:25
But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.

Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

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.

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.

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.

Psalm 119:11
I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.

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.

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. ...

Matthew 7:24-27
Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ...

Psalm 119:9
How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.

John 14:21
Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.”

Proverbs 3:1-2
My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; / for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life.

1 John 2:3-5
By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments. / If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him. / But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him:


Treasury of Scripture

Moreover by them is your servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.

Moreover

Psalm 119:11
Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

2 Chronicles 19:10
And what cause soever shall come to you of your brethren that dwell in their cities, between blood and blood, between law and commandment, statutes and judgments, ye shall even warn them that they trespass not against the LORD, and so wrath come upon you, and upon your brethren: this do, and ye shall not trespass.

Proverbs 6:22,23
When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee…

keeping

Proverbs 3:16-18
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour…

Proverbs 11:18
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

Proverbs 29:18
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

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Psalm 19
1. The creatures show God's glory
7. The excellence of the divine law
12. David prays for grace














By them
This phrase refers to the laws, statutes, and commandments of the Lord mentioned earlier in Psalm 19. In the Hebrew text, the word "them" is derived from the word "בָּהֶם" (bahem), which indicates the collective nature of God's instructions. These divine laws are not isolated rules but a comprehensive guide for living a life that pleases God. Historically, the Israelites viewed the Torah as a precious gift, a means by which they could understand God's will and maintain a covenant relationship with Him. In a broader Christian context, "them" can also be seen as encompassing the entirety of Scripture, which serves as a guide for believers.

Your servant
The term "servant" here is translated from the Hebrew word "עֶבֶד" (eved), which denotes one who is in service to another, often in a position of humility and obedience. In the context of the Psalms, the psalmist often refers to himself as God's servant, indicating a personal relationship characterized by devotion and submission to God's will. This reflects the ideal posture of a believer, who seeks to serve God faithfully, recognizing His authority and sovereignty.

is warned
The Hebrew root for "warned" is "זָהַר" (zahar), which means to be enlightened or to receive instruction. This implies that God's laws serve as a source of wisdom and guidance, alerting the believer to potential dangers and pitfalls in life. The warning is not merely a caution but an act of love, as God desires to protect His people from harm and lead them in the path of righteousness. In the historical context, the Israelites were often warned by the prophets to adhere to God's commandments to avoid the consequences of disobedience.

In keeping them
This phrase emphasizes the importance of not just knowing God's laws but actively obeying them. The Hebrew word for "keeping" is "שָׁמַר" (shamar), which means to guard, observe, or give heed. It suggests a diligent and careful attention to God's commandments, reflecting a heart committed to living according to His will. The act of keeping God's laws is a demonstration of love and reverence for Him, as Jesus affirmed in the New Testament, "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments" (John 14:15).

there is great reward
The concept of "reward" in Hebrew is "עֵקֶב" (eqeb), which can mean consequence or result. This indicates that obedience to God's laws brings about positive outcomes, both spiritually and materially. The "great reward" is not necessarily immediate or earthly but can also refer to eternal blessings and the joy of a life lived in harmony with God's purposes. Historically, the Israelites experienced tangible blessings when they followed God's commandments, such as peace, prosperity, and protection. For Christians, the ultimate reward is the promise of eternal life and fellowship with God, as well as the inner peace and fulfillment that comes from living according to His Word.

(11) Warned.--Better, illuminated, instructed.

Verse 11. - Moreover by them is thy servant warned. This verse is a sort of connecting link between the second and the third parts of the psalm. Through its subject-matter, which is still the Law of the Lord, it belongs to the second part; but metrically, and by the introduction of the person of the psalmist ("thy servant"), it belongs to the third. David feels that to him it is the crowning excellency of the Law, that it teaches, instructs, or "warns" him. And in keeping of them there is great reward. Not only the reward promised in Exodus 15:26, or "the recompense of the reward" laid up for men in heaven, but a present reward "in the act of keeping them" (Kay). Obedience, like virtue, is its own reward.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
By them indeed
גַּֽם־ (gam-)
Conjunction
Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and

Your servant
עַ֭בְדְּךָ (‘aḇ·də·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5650: Slave, servant

is warned;
נִזְהָ֣ר (niz·hār)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 2094: To gleam, to enlighten

in
בָּהֶ֑ם (bā·hem)
Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew

keeping them
בְּ֝שָׁמְרָ֗ם (bə·šā·mə·rām)
Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to

[is] great
רָֽב׃ (rāḇ)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7227: Much, many, great

reward.
עֵ֣קֶב (‘ê·qeḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6118: A heel, the last of anything, result, compensation, on account of


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