Psalm 119:11

11 Thy word have I hid in my lev, lema’an (so that) I might not sin against Thee.

Psalm 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 ) .

Psalm 119:11 In-Context

9 How shall a na’ar cleanse his way? By being shomer thereto according to Thy Davar (Word).

10 With my kol lev have I sought Thee; O let me not wander from Thy mitzvot.

11 Thy word have I hid in my lev, lema’an (so that) I might not sin against Thee.

12 Baruch atah, Adonoi; teach me Thy chukkot.

13 With my sfatayim (lips) have I declared all the mishpatim of Thy mouth.