New English Translation
Psalms 19:11
11Yes, your servant finds moral guidance there; those who obey them receive a rich reward.
Psalms 19:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
- New International Version (NIV)By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Moreover by them Your servant is warned, And in keeping them there is great reward.
Context of Psalms 19:11
9The commands to fear the Lord are right and endure forever. The judgments given by the Lord are trustworthy and absolutely just. 10They are of greater value than gold, than even a great amount of pure gold; they bring greater delight than honey, than even the sweetest honey from a honeycomb. Yes, your servant finds moral guidance there; those who obey them receive a rich reward. 12Who can know all his errors? Please do not punish me for sins I am unaware of. 13Moreover, keep me from committing flagrant sins; do not allow such sins to control me. Then I will be blameless, and innocent of blatant rebellion.
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גַּֽם־עַ֭בְדְּךָ נִזְהָ֣ר בָּהֶ֑ם בְּ֝שָׁמְרָ֗ם עֵ֣קֶב רָֽב׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 19:11
- Psalms 119:11In my heart I store up your words, so I might not sin against you.
- 2 Chronicles 19:10Whenever your countrymen who live in the cities bring a case before you (whether it involves a violent crime or other matters related to the law, commandments, rules, and regulations), warn them that they must not sin against the Lord. If you fail to do so, God will be angry with you and your colleagues; but if you obey, you will be free of guilt.
- Proverbs 6:22When you walk about, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you wake up, they will talk to you.
- Ezekiel 3:17“Son of man, I have appointed you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you must give them a warning from me.
- Ezekiel 33:3He sees the sword coming against the land, blows the trumpet, and warns the people,
- Matthew 3:7But when he saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, “You offspring of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?
- Acts 20:31Therefore be alert, remembering that night and day for three years I did not stop warning each one of you with tears.
- 1 Corinthians 4:14I am not writing these things to shame you, but to correct you as my dear children.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14And we urge you, brothers and sisters, admonish the undisciplined, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient toward all.
- Hebrews 11:7By faith Noah, when he was warned about things not yet seen, with reverent regard constructed an ark for the deliverance of his family. Through faith he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.
- Proverbs 3:16Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
- Proverbs 11:18The wicked person earns deceitful wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a genuine reward.
- Proverbs 29:18When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he!
- Isaiah 3:10Tell the innocent it will go well with them, for they will be rewarded for what they have done.
- Matthew 6:4so that your gift may be in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.
- Hebrews 11:6Now without faith it is impossible to please him, for the one who approaches God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
Commentaries on Psalms 19:11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11By them is thy servant warned - נזהר nizhar, from זהר zahar, to be clear, pellucid. By these laws, testimonies, etc., thy servant is fully instructed; he sees all clearly; and he discerns that in keeping of them there is great reward: every man is wise, holy, and happy, who observes them. All Christian experience confirms this truth. Reader, what says thine?Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11Moreover by them is thy servant warned - The word used here - זהר zâhar - means, properly, to be bright, to shine; then, to cause to shine, to make light; and then, to admonish, to instruct, to warn. The essential idea here is, to throw light on a subject, so as to show it clearly; that is, to make the duty plain, and the consequences plain. Compare Leviticus 15:31; Ezekiel 3:18; Ezekiel 33:7. The word is rendered admonished in Ecclesiastes 4:13…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11-14Verses 11-14 God's word warns the wicked not to go on in his wicked way, and warns the righteous not to turn from his good way. There is a reward, not only after keeping, but in keeping God's commandments. Religion makes our comforts sweet, and our crosses easy, life truly valuable, and death itself truly desirable. David not only desired to be pardoned and cleansed from the sins he had discovered and confessed, but from those he had forgotten or…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7-11God's instructions to humans show his character and wisdom. His guidance is valuable and enjoyable (Psalm 119:103). It nurtures the individual (Proverbs 16:24; 24:14) and holds more value than material possessions (Psalm 81:13–16).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-141. the glory of God--is the sum of His perfections (Psa 24:7-10; Ro 1:20). firmament--another word for "heavens" (Ge 1:8). handywork--old English for "work of His hands."Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 19
- 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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