Psalms 119:11 bbe — I have kept your sayings secretly in my heart, so that I might do no sin against you.

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"I have kept your sayings secretly in my heart, so that I might do no sin against you."

— Psalms 119:11, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“Thy word have I laid up in my heart, That I might not sin against thee. ”
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Psalms 119 — Context

I will keep your rules: O give me not up completely.

How may a young man make his way clean? by guiding it after your word.

I have made search for you with all my heart: O let me not go wandering far from your teaching.

I have kept your sayings secretly in my heart, so that I might do no sin against you.

Praise be to you, O Lord: give me knowledge of your rules.

With my lips have I made clear all the decisions of your mouth.

I have taken as much delight in the way of your unchanging word, as in all wealth.

Psalms 119:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:11 say?

Psalms 119:11 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I have kept your sayings secretly in my heart, so that I might do no sin against you.”

Where is Psalms 119:11 in the Bible?

Psalms 119:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 11.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 119:11.

What translation should I read Psalms 119:11 in?

Psalms 119:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 119:11?

Psalms 119:11 reads (BBE): “I have kept your sayings secretly in my heart, so that I might do no sin against you.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 119:11 bbe — I have kept your sayings secretly in my heart, so that I might do no sin against you.

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