Psalms 66:18 web — If I cherished sin in my heart, the Lord wouldn't have listened.

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"If I cherished sin in my heart, the Lord wouldn't have listened."

— Psalms 66:18, World English Bible

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KJV
“If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:”
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ASV
“If I regard iniquity in my heart, The Lord will not hear: ”
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“If I had harbored sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.”
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“I said in my heart, The Lord will not give ear to me:”
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KJVA
“If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:”
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Psalms 66 — Context

I will offer to you burnt offerings of fat animals, with the offering of rams, I will offer bulls with goats. Selah.

Come, and hear, all you who fear God. I will declare what he has done for my soul.

I cried to him with my mouth. He was extolled with my tongue.

If I cherished sin in my heart, the Lord wouldn't have listened.

But most certainly, God has listened. He has heard the voice of my prayer.

Blessed be God, who has not turned away my prayer, nor his loving kindness from me. For the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Psalm. A song.

Psalms 66:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 66:18 say?

Psalms 66:18 in the World English Bible reads: “If I cherished sin in my heart, the Lord wouldn't have listened.”

Where is Psalms 66:18 in the Bible?

Psalms 66:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 66, verse 18.

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 66:18.

What translation should I read Psalms 66:18 in?

Psalms 66:18 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 66:18?

Psalms 66:18 reads (WEB): “If I cherished sin in my heart, the Lord wouldn't have listened.” 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.

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