Psalms 119:11

11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

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Psalms 119:11 in Other Translations

KJV
11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
ESV
11 I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
NLT
11 I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
MSG
11 I've banked your promises in the vault of my heart so I won't sin myself bankrupt.
CSB
11 I have treasured Your word in my heart so that I may not sin against You.

Psalms 119:11 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 119:11

Thy word have I hid in mine heart
Not only heard and read it, but received it into his affections; mixed it with faith, laid it up in his mind and memory for future use; preserved it in his heart as a choice treasure, where it might dwell richly, and be of service to him on many occasions; and particularly be of the following use:

that I might not sin against thee;
the word of God is a most powerful antidote against sin, when it has a place in the heart; not only the precepts of it forbid sin, but the promises of it influence and engage to purity of heart and life, and to the perfecting of holiness in the fear of the Lord; and all the doctrines of grace in it effectually teach the saints to deny all sin and worldly lusts, and to live a holy life and conversation; see ( 2 Corinthians 7:1 ) ( Titus 2:11 Titus 2:12 ) .

Psalms 119:11 In-Context

9 How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word.
10 I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.
11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
12 Praise be to you, LORD; teach me your decrees.
13 With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth.

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Cross References 2

  • 1. S Deuteronomy 6:6; S Job 22:22; Psalms 37:31; Luke 2:19,51
  • 2. ver 133,165; Psalms 18:22-23; Psalms 19:13; Proverbs 3:23; Isaiah 63:13
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