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Psalms 119:114
114You are the safe place where I can hide. You keep me safe like a soldier's shield. I know that I can trust your word.
Psalms 119:114 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.
- New International Version (NIV)You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.
- English Standard Version (ESV)You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.
- New King James Version (NKJV)You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word.
Context of Psalms 119:114
112I have decided to obey your commands always, until the end of my life. 113I hate hypocrites, but I love your Law. You are the safe place where I can hide. You keep me safe like a soldier's shield. I know that I can trust your word. 115Go away from me, you evil people! I will obey my God's commands. 116Help me to be strong, Lord, as your word promises. Do not let me be ashamed because of my hope.
Read all of Psalms 119Psalms 119:114 word by word
סִתְרִ֣י וּמָגִנִּ֣י אָ֑תָּה לִדְבָרְךָ֥ יִחָֽלְתִּי׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 119:114
- Psalms 32:7Yes, Lord, you are a place where I can hide. You will keep me safe from trouble. I will hear happy songs all around me, because you save your people from danger. Selah.
- Psalms 91:1If anyone lives in Almighty God's safe place, the Most High God protects that person.
- Isaiah 32:3At that time, everyone who has eyes will be able to see clearly. Everyone who has ears will be able to listen well.
- Psalms 3:3But Lord, you are like a shield for me. You are the one who gives me honour. You lift my head up high.
- Psalms 84:11The Lord God is like a sun and a shield for his people. He is kind to his people and he gives glory to them. To those who do what is right, he gives every good thing that they need.
- Psalms 119:81As I wait for you to save me, I feel tired and weak. I trust in your word.
- Psalms 130:5I will wait for the Lord to help me. I trust him completely. So I wait for him to do what he has promised.
Commentaries on Psalms 119:114
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 114Mv hiding place - My asylum. And my shield - There is a time in which I may be called to suffer in secret; then thou hidest me. There may be a time in which thou callest me to fight; then thou art my Shield and Protector.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 114Thou art my hiding place - See the notes at Psalm 32:7, where the same expression occurs. And my shield - See Psalm 5:12, note; Psalm 84:11, note. I hope in thy word - See Psalm 119:74, Psalm 119:81.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 113-120Verses 113-120 Here is a dread of the risings of sin, and the first beginnings of it. The more we love the law of God, the more watchful we shall be, lest vain thoughts draw us from what we love. Would we make progress in keeping God's commands, we must be separate from evil-doers. The believer could not live without the grace of God; but, supported by his hand, his spiritual life shall be maintained. Our holy security is grounded on Divine supports. All…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 113-120Samekh (ס) is the fifteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet and marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm. The psalmist declares his hatred of evil and his love for God and his ways.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 114114. hiding-place--(Compare Psa 27:5). shield--(Psa 3:3; 7:10). hope in thy word--confidently rest on its teachings and promises.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 119
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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