Psalms
“Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.”
Psalms 119:114
Psalms 119:114 (KJV) speaks to refuge in God, God's protection, and hope — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
Proverbs 18:10“Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.”
Psalms 32:7“The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.”
Deuteronomy 33:27“For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.”
Psalms 27:5“The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.”
Psalms 34:7“And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;”
2 Samuel 22:2
Common questions
What does Psalms 119:114 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 119:114 reads: "Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word." The verse speaks to refuge in God, God's protection, and hope. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 119 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 119:114 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word." is Psalms 119:114 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 119.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 119:114?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 119:114 include Proverbs 18:10, Psalms 32:7, and Deuteronomy 33:27. Reading them alongside Psalms 119:114 deepens the theme of refuge in God.
How can I pray with Psalms 119:114?
Read Psalms 119:114 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.