Psalm 119:11
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 Version
I 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 Bible
Thy words have I hidden in my heart, that I may not sin against thee.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I have hidden your eloquence in my heart, so that I may not sin against you.

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 Bible
Thy 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 1917
Thy 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.

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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














I have hidden
The Hebrew word for "hidden" is "צָפַן" (tsaphan), which conveys the idea of storing up or treasuring something valuable. In ancient times, treasures were often hidden to protect them from theft or loss. This implies a deliberate and careful action, suggesting that the psalmist has made a conscious effort to internalize God's word. The act of hiding God's word is not passive but an active engagement, reflecting a deep commitment to preserving and valuing divine truth.

Your word
The term "word" in Hebrew is "דָּבָר" (dabar), which can refer to a spoken word, command, or promise. In the context of the Psalms, it often signifies God's law, decrees, or teachings. The psalmist acknowledges the divine origin and authority of the Scriptures, recognizing them as God's communication to humanity. This highlights the importance of Scripture as a guiding and authoritative force in the believer's life, providing wisdom and direction.

in my heart
The "heart" in Hebrew thought, "לֵב" (lev), is not merely the seat of emotions but the center of one's being, encompassing mind, will, and emotions. By hiding God's word in the heart, the psalmist emphasizes the internalization of Scripture, allowing it to influence thoughts, decisions, and actions. This internalization is crucial for spiritual transformation, as it ensures that God's word becomes an integral part of one's identity and daily life.

that I might not sin
The phrase "might not sin" reflects a desire for holiness and obedience. The Hebrew word for "sin" is "חָטָא" (chata), meaning to miss the mark or fall short of God's standards. The psalmist's intention is to align his life with God's will, using Scripture as a safeguard against moral failure. This underscores the protective and corrective role of God's word, serving as a moral compass that helps believers avoid sin and live righteously.

against You
The phrase "against You" personalizes the struggle against sin, recognizing that sin is ultimately an offense against God. This reflects a relational understanding of sin, where the psalmist is concerned not just with breaking rules but with maintaining a right relationship with the Creator. It highlights the personal nature of faith, where obedience is motivated by love and reverence for God, rather than mere duty or obligation.

(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 hidden
צָפַ֣נְתִּי (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


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