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Bible verse
Psalm 119:11
“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.”
What it means
The writer hides God's word deep inside, not as decoration but as defense, so that when temptation comes he is already armed. What we treasure in the heart shapes what we do under pressure. Jesus met His own testing in the wilderness by answering with Scripture He carried within. When the word lives in you, it speaks in the moment you most need it. Store it now, quietly, and it will guard you later when your own strength is not enough.
Psalm 119:11 at a glance
| Reference | Psalm 119:11 |
|---|---|
| Book | Psalm |
| Chapter to read it in | Psalm 119 |
| Topic | temptation |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Questions people ask
Where do I find Psalm 119:11?
It is in Psalm, in Psalm 119. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
How can I pray Psalm 119:11?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Jesus, you see Psalm 119:11 and you know every person there by name. We bring you Psalm 119:11, temptation. Make us people who love one another there. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of Psalm 119 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Psalm 119:11 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
