God’s Word Translation
Psalms 119:114
114You are my hiding place and my shield. My hope is based on 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 laws. They offer a reward that never ends. 113I hate two-faced people, but I love your teachings. You are my hiding place and my shield. My hope is based on your word. 115Get away from me, you evildoers, so that I can obey the commandments of my God. 116Help me God, as you promised, so that I may live. Do not turn my hope into disappointment.
Read all of Psalms 119Psalms 119:114 word by word
סִתְרִ֣י וּמָגִנִּ֣י אָ֑תָּה לִדְבָרְךָ֥ יִחָֽלְתִּי׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 119:114
- Psalms 32:7You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble. You surround me with joyous songs of salvation. Selah
- Psalms 91:1Whoever lives under the shelter of the Most High will remain in the shadow of the Almighty.
- Isaiah 32:3Then the vision of those who can see won’t be blurred, and the ears of those who can hear will pay attention.
- Psalms 3:3But you, O Lord, are a shield that surrounds me. You are my glory. You hold my head high.
- Psalms 84:11The Lord God is a sun and shield. The Lord grants favor and honor. He does not hold back any blessing from those who live innocently.
- Psalms 119:81My soul is weak from waiting for you to save me. My hope is based on your word.
- Psalms 130:5I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and with hope I wait for his word.
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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