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 and my shield;
This phrase reflects the psalmist's deep trust in God as a protector and refuge. The concept of God as a "hiding place" is seen throughout the Psalms, indicating a place of safety and security amidst life's trials (Psalm 32:7). The imagery of a "shield" suggests defense against spiritual and physical attacks, a common metaphor in ancient Near Eastern cultures where shields were vital for protection in battle. This dual imagery emphasizes God's role as both a sanctuary and a defender. In Ephesians 6:16, the Apostle Paul speaks of the "shield of faith," which can extinguish the fiery darts of the evil one, further connecting this idea to the New Testament understanding of spiritual warfare and divine protection.

I put my hope in Your word.
The psalmist's declaration of hope in God's word underscores the centrality of Scripture in providing guidance, comfort, and assurance. In the historical context of ancient Israel, the Torah was the foundation of religious and daily life, offering laws, teachings, and promises from God. The word "hope" here conveys a confident expectation and trust in God's promises. This reliance on Scripture is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to hold fast to the word of life (Philippians 2:16) and to let the word of Christ dwell richly within them (Colossians 3:16). The prophetic nature of God's word is also significant, as it points to the fulfillment of promises in Jesus Christ, who is described as the Word made flesh (John 1:14), embodying the ultimate hope for humanity.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Psalmist
Traditionally attributed to King David, the psalmist is expressing a deep personal relationship with God, seeking refuge and protection in Him.

2. God
Referred to as the hiding place and shield, God is depicted as a protector and source of hope for the believer.

3. The Word of God
The psalmist places hope in God's word, indicating its importance and reliability as a source of guidance and comfort.
Teaching Points
God as Our Refuge
God is portrayed as a hiding place, a safe haven where we can find peace and security amidst life's challenges. Believers are encouraged to seek refuge in Him during times of trouble.

God as Our Shield
Just as a shield protects a warrior in battle, God offers protection against spiritual and emotional attacks. Trusting in God as our shield means relying on His strength rather than our own.

Hope in God's Word
The psalmist's hope is firmly placed in God's word, highlighting its reliability and truth. Believers are encouraged to immerse themselves in Scripture to find guidance and hope.

The Importance of Faith
Faith is essential in recognizing God as our hiding place and shield. It is through faith that we can fully trust in His protection and promises.

Scripture as a Source of Comfort
God's word is a source of comfort and hope, providing assurance and direction. Regular engagement with Scripture strengthens our faith and deepens our relationship with God.(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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