In Psalm 119 there are many verses that use the word keep. There are two definitions. One is to guard and preserve. Psalm 119:69 says, “The proud have forged a lie against me, but I will keep Your precepts with my whole heart.”

The other is to lay up in the heart as treasures. Psalm 119:67 says, “Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep Your word.” Same word, two different uses. Both affect the heart which is the seat of our emotions.

There is much fruit that glorifies the Lord when we memorize and meditate on Scripture. It is the love language of His heart. He has given it to us to lay up as treasure. Matthew 6:21 says, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” I know verse 20 says to lay up treasure in heaven, but we can make an application for right now ~ living in the present.