Psalms 119:11
Psalms 119:11 in Multiple Translations
I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.
Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
Thy word have I laid up in my heart, That I might not sin against thee.
I have kept your sayings secretly in my heart, so that I might do no sin against you.
I keep what you say in mind so I won't sin against you.
I haue hid thy promise in mine heart, that I might not sinne against thee.
In my heart I have hid Thy saying, That I sin not before Thee.
I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
Thy word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against thee.
I have ◄memorized/stored in my mind► many of ◄your words/what you have promised► in order that I will not sin against you.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:11
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Psalms 119:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּ֭/לִבִּ/י
צָפַ֣נְתִּי
אִמְרָתֶ֑/ךָ
לְ֝מַ֗עַן
לֹ֣א
אֶֽחֱטָא
לָֽ/ךְ
בְּ֭/לִבִּ/י
lêb
H3820
heart
Prep | N-ms | Suff
צָפַ֣נְתִּי
tsâphan
H6845
to treasure
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
אִמְרָתֶ֑/ךָ
ʼimrâh
H565
word
N-fs | Suff
לְ֝מַ֗עַן
maʻan
H4616
because
Prep
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
אֶֽחֱטָא
châṭâʼ
H2398
to sin
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
לָֽ/ךְ
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:11
בְּ֭/לִבִּ/י
lêb
H3820
"heart"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
צָפַ֣נְתִּי
tsâphan
H6845
"to treasure"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
To treasure means to hide or store something valuable, like the treasures stored in the temple in 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to hide, treasure, treasure or store up 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to hide, treasure, treasure up 1a2) to lie hidden, lurk 1b) (Niphal) to be hidden, be stored up 1c) (Hiphil) to hide, hide from discovery
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: esteem, hide(-den one, self), lay up, lurk (be set) privily, (keep) secret(-ly, place). See also: Exodus 2:2; Psalms 31:21; Psalms 10:8.
אִמְרָתֶ֑/ךָ
ʼimrâh
H565
"word"
N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a threat or warning, often from God. It appears in the context of judgement or punishment. The KJV translates it as commandment, speech, or word.
Definition: 1) utterance, speech, word 1a) word of God (command and promise)
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: commandment, speech, word. See also: Genesis 4:23; Psalms 119:116; Psalms 12:7.
לְ֝מַ֗עַן
maʻan
H4616
"because"
Prep
This Hebrew word means because of something or for a specific purpose. It is used to explain why something happens or is done. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's intentions or purposes.
Definition: 1) purpose, intent prep 1a) for the sake of 1b) in view of, on account of 1c) for the purpose of, to the intent that, in order to conj 1d) to the end that
Usage: Occurs in 252 OT verses. KJV: because of, to the end (intent) that, for (to,... 's sake), [phrase] lest, that, to. See also: Genesis 12:13; 2 Kings 13:23; Psalms 5:9.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
אֶֽחֱטָא
châṭâʼ
H2398
"to sin"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
To sin means to miss the mark or go wrong, incurring guilt or penalty, and can also mean to repent or make amends. It is used in the Bible to describe wrongdoing and its consequences.
Definition: 1) to sin, miss, miss the way, go wrong, incur guilt, forfeit, purify from uncleanness 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to miss 1a2) to sin, miss the goal or path of right and duty 1a3) to incur guilt, incur penalty by sin, forfeit 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to bear loss 1b2) to make a sin-offering 1b3) to purify from sin 1b4) to purify from uncleanness 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to miss the mark 1c2) to induce to sin, cause to sin 1c3) to bring into guilt or condemnation or punishment 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to miss oneself, lose oneself, wander from the way 1d2) to purify oneself from uncleanness
Usage: Occurs in 220 OT verses. KJV: bear the blame, cleanse, commit (sin), by fault, harm he hath done, loss, miss, (make) offend(-er), offer for sin, purge, purify (self), make reconciliation, (cause, make) sin(-ful, -ness), trespass. See also: Genesis 20:6; 1 Kings 15:34; Psalms 4:5.
לָֽ/ךְ
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Study Notes — Psalms 119:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 119:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:11
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:11
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:11
- Sermons on Psalms 119:11
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
9How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.
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. 13With my lips I proclaim all the judgments of Your mouth.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 37:31 | The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | Psalms 40:8 | I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.” |
| 4 | 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. |
| 5 | Psalms 1:2 | But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. |
| 6 | Job 22:22 | Receive instruction from His mouth, and lay up His words in your heart. |
| 7 | Proverbs 2:10–11 | For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight your soul. Discretion will watch over you, and understanding will guard you, |
| 8 | Psalms 119:97 | Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation. |
| 9 | 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. |
| 10 | Proverbs 2:1 | My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you, |
Psalms 119:11 Summary
This verse, Psalms 119:11, means that the psalmist is making a conscious effort to remember and obey God's commands by hiding them in his heart. This helps him to avoid sinning against God, as he is able to recall His words and principles in times of temptation. By doing so, he is showing his love and commitment to God, as seen in John 14:15, where Jesus says that if we love Him, we will keep His commandments. Just like the psalmist, we can also hide God's word in our hearts by reading, memorizing, and meditating on Scripture, such as in Deuteronomy 6:6, to guide us in our daily lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'hide' God's word in our hearts?
To hide God's word in our hearts means to memorize and internalize it, so it becomes a guiding force in our lives, as seen in Psalms 119:11, and also in Deuteronomy 6:6, where it says to write God's commandments on our hearts.
How can hiding God's word help us not sin against Him?
Hiding God's word in our hearts helps us to remember His commands and principles, and thus avoid sin, as it is written in Psalms 119:11, and also supported by Proverbs 22:17-21, which encourages us to trust in God's words to guide us.
Is it possible to completely avoid sinning against God?
While it is not possible to completely avoid sinning against God in this life, as we are all imperfect, hiding God's word in our hearts can help us to minimize sin and walk in obedience, as encouraged in 1 John 1:8-9 and Romans 3:23.
What role does obedience play in our relationship with God?
Obedience is a key aspect of our relationship with God, as seen in John 14:15, where Jesus says that if we love Him, we will keep His commandments, and in Psalms 119:11, where the psalmist expresses his desire to obey God by hiding His word in his heart.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can hide God's word in my heart, such as through memorization or meditation?
- How does hiding God's word in my heart impact my daily decisions and actions?
- What are some specific verses or passages that I can hide in my heart to help me navigate challenging situations?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of hiding God's word in my heart to my relationships with others, such as family or friends?
Gill's Exposition on 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
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:11
Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee - the sure preservative against falling (Psalms 37:31).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:11
I have not contented myself with bare hearing or reading thy word, but have received it in the love of it, have diligently pondered it, and laid it up in my mind and memory like a choice treasure, to be ready upon all occasions, to counsel, or comfort, or quicken, or caution me, as need requires; that by a diligent and affectionate consideration of thy precepts, and promises, and threatenings, I might be kept from sinful courses, against which these are the best antidote.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:11
Psalms 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.Ver. 11. Thy word have I hid in my heart] Ut peculium in apotheca; as treasure; or as an amulet in a case or chest; as the pot of manna in the ark. That I might not sin against thee] See but the commination against the temptation, and it will be a special preservative. Eve held the precept, but faltered in the threat. The Rabbis have a saying, In cuius corde est lex Dei, imaginatio mala non habet in eum dominium, He who hath the law of God in his heart is armed against evil lusts.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 119:11
(11) Thy word.—A different term to that in Psalms 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).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:11
Verse 11. Thy word have I hid in my heart] 7. He must treasure up those portions of God's word in his mind and heart which speak against uncleanness of every kind; and that recommend purity, chastity, and holiness. The word of Christ should dwell richly in him. If God's word be only in his Bible, and not also in his heart, he may soon and easily be surprised into his besetting sin.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:11
11. have I hid] Better as R.V. have I laid up, stored up and treasured in my heart as a safeguard against sin. Cp. Job 23:12; Proverbs 2:1; Proverbs 7:1; Jeremiah 31:33.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:11
Thy word have I hid in mine heart - Compare the notes at Psalms 37:31. The word rendered “hid” means properly to conceal, so that a thing may be secret, private, inaccessible; then, to lay up in private, to treasure up.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:11
á, Beth.9-16. After the general preliminary given in “Aleph,” the value of the divine word, as the guide of early life, is considered.
Sermons on Psalms 119:11
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(1 Peter - Part 18): On Laying Aside Certain Things by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that it is God who infuses the element of eternity into everything. Without God's intervention, mortality and corruptibility are inevitable. |
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A Powerful Warning - Lest We Forget the Message by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the urgency of taking the Word of God seriously and being prepared for His soon coming. It calls for a return to intimacy with Christ, dependence on God, and |
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Be a Man (At Home and at Church) by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of bringing every aspect of our lives under the lordship of Christ. He highlights the need to bring our thought life, eyes, e |
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(2008 Usa Tour) Caleb, Give Me This Mountain! by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher begins by referencing the book of Joshua and briefly mentioning the story of Caleb. He then transitions to discussing the importance of being consumed |
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Men of Another Sort by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of being men and women of the Word, seeking God through fasting, prayer, and obedience. It highlights the need for brokenness before God, a hu |
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Finished With the World by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker expresses frustration and disappointment with the length and content of previous speakers at a gathering. He questions the prioritization of entertainme |
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(Education for Exultation) Building Our Lives on the Bible by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the importance of the Bible in our lives and its role in bringing about exaltation in God. He emphasizes that all Scripture is inspired by Go |