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Psalms 19:11

What does Psalms 19:11 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 19:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Psalms 19:11 means

This verse highlights the practical and vital benefits that God's Law provides to His servant. First, it serves as a divine 'warning,' instructing believers about dangers, sins, and the path to avoid destruction. The Law acts as a guide, showing what is right and wrong. Second, the psalmist states that 'in keeping them there is great reward.' This reward is not merely external or material, but encompasses the deep satisfaction, peace, blessing, and spiritual flourishing that come from obedience to God's wise and loving commands. It emphasizes the direct correlation between obedience and divine favor.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Moreover by them is thy servant warned: In keeping them there is great reward.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Moreover by them is thy servant warned: In keeping them there is great reward.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

By them is your servant made conscious of danger, and in keeping them there is great reward.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Also--Thy servant is warned by them, `In keeping them <FI>is<Fi> a great reward.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Moreover, by them is thy servant enlightened; in keeping them there is great reward.

Context

After declaring the supreme value and sweetness of God's Law, this verse shifts to its direct *practical application* in the life of the believer. It details the Law's function as a warning and the significant reward that follows obedience. This acknowledgement of the Law's direct impact on personal conduct sets the stage for the psalmist's subsequent personal prayer regarding sin and the desire for blamelessness, as he moves from corporate praise to individual introspection.

v.10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the droppings of the honeycomb.

v.11This passage

v.12Who can discern his errors? Clear thou me from hidden faults.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • James 1:25

    But he that looketh into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and so continueth, being not a hearer that forgetteth but a doer that worketh, this man shall be blessed in his doing.

  • Psalms 119:11

    Thy word have I laid up in my heart, That I might not sin against thee.

  • Proverbs 6:22

    When thou walkest, it shall lead thee; When thou sleepest, it shall watch over thee; And when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.

  • Ezekiel 3:17

    Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.

  • Revelation 14:13

    And I heard a voice from heaven saying, Write, Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth: yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; for their works follow with them.

  • Proverbs 29:18

    Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

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