Bible verses for children
Keep good teaching close.
Psalm 119:11
I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
Psalm 119:11 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
Hiding a word in the heart means treasuring and remembering it. The singer wants remembered teaching to shape actions and help avoid wrongdoing. Memorising can help, but understanding and practising the words matter more than reciting them quickly.
Choose a short teaching about kindness or honesty. Say it in your own words, then think of one situation where remembering it could change your choice.
Talk about it
When might a remembered teaching help you pause before acting?
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Bible context & readings +
Psalm 119:9–16 describes seeking God, learning his instruction and delighting in it. Verse 11’s hidden treasure is inward learning, not a secret that must be kept from others. The goal is a life shaped by what has been learned.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
God, help us remember good teaching and use it when we make choices. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.