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Psalms 119:72
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Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver.
The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
The law of your mouth is better to me Than thousands of gold and silver.
Your teachings are worth more to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
The law you have revealed is more important to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
The law of thy mouth [is] better to me than thousands of gold and silver.
The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
The law from Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
The lawe of thi mouth is betere to me; than thousyndis of gold and of siluer.
The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
I would rather obey you than to have a thousand pieces of silver and gold.
The law of thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver.
The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.
The Torah you have spoken means more to me than a fortune in gold and silver.
The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
Your teachings are worth more to me than a thousand pieces of silver and gold.
The law of Thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
It is good for me that I haue bene afflicted: that I might learne thy statutes. They that feare thee will bee glad when they see mee: because I haue hoped in thy word. I knowe, O Lord, that thy iudgements are right: and that thou in faithfulnesse hast afflicted me. Let, I pray thee, thy mercifull kindnesse be for my comfort; according to thy word vnto thy seruant. Let thy tender mercies come vnto me, that I may liue: for thy lawe is my delight. Let the proud be ashamed, for they dealt peruersly with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts. Let those that feare thee turne vnto me: and those that haue knowen thy testimonies. Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed. [CAPH.] My soule fainteth for thy saluation: but I hope in thy word. Mine eyes faile for thy word: saying, When wilt thou comfort me? For I am become like a bottle in the smoke: yet doe I not forget thy statutes. How many are the dayes of thy seruant? when wilt thou execute iudgement on them that persecute me? The proud haue digged pittes for me: which are not after thy law. All thy commaundements are faithfull: they persecute me wrongfully; helpe thou me. They had almost consumed mee vpon earth: but I forsooke not thy precepts. Quicken mee after thy louing kindnesse: so shall I keepe the testimonie of thy mouth. [LAMED.] Foreuer, O Lord, thy word is setled, in heauen. Thy faithfulnesse is vnto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth. They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy seruants. Unlesse thy lawe had bene my delights: I should then haue perished in mine affliction. I will neuer forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me. I am thine, saue me: for I haue sought thy precepts. The wicked haue waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies. I haue seene an end of all perfection: but thy commandement is exceeding broad. [MEM.] O How loue I thy Law! it is my meditation all the day. Thou through thy Commandements hast made me wiser then mine enemies: for they are euer with mee. I haue more vnderstanding then all my teachers: for thy Testimonies are my meditation. I vnderstand more then the ancients: because I keepe thy precepts. I haue refrained my feete from euery euill way: that I may keepe thy word. I haue not departed from thy Iudgements: for thou hast taught me. How sweet are thy words vnto my taste! yea, sweeter then hony to my mouth. Through thy precepts I get vnderstanding: therefore I hate euery false way. [NVN.] Thy word is a lampe vnto my feete: and a light vnto my path. I haue sworne, and I will performe it: that I will keepe thy righteous iudgements. I am afflicted very much: quicken mee, O Lord, according vnto thy word. Accept, I beseech thee, the freewil offrings of my mouth, O Lord: and teach me thy iudgements. My soule is continually in my hand: yet doe I not forget thy Law. The wicked haue layde a snare for mee: yet I erred not from thy precepts. Thy Testimonies haue I taken as an heritage for euer: for they are the reioycing of my heart. I haue inclined mine heart to performe thy Statutes, alway, euen vnto the end. [SAMECH.] I hate vaine thoughts: but thy Law doe I loue. Thou art my hiding place, and my shield: I hope in thy word. Depart from me, ye euil doers: for I will keepe the Commandements of my God. Uphold mee according vnto thy word, that I may liue: and let mee not be ashamed of my hope. Hold thou me vp, and I shall be safe: and I will haue respect vnto thy Statutes continually. Thou hast troden downe all them that erre from thy Statutes: for their deceit is falshood. Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like drosse: therefore I loue thy Testimonies. My flesh trembleth for feare of thee: and I am afraide of thy Iudgements. [AIN.] I Haue done Iudgement and iustice: leaue mee not to mine oppressours. Bee suretie for thy seruant for good: let not the proud oppresse me. Mine eyes faile for thy saluation: and for the word of thy righteousnesse. Deale with thy seruant according vnto thy mercie: and teach me thy Statutes. I am thy seruant, giue me vnderstanding: that I may know thy Testimonies. It is time for thee, Lord, to worke: for they haue made voyde thy Law. Therefore I loue thy Commandements: aboue gold, yea aboue fine gold. Therefore I esteeme all thy precepts concerning all things to be right: and I hate euery false way. [PE.] Thy Testimonies are wonderfull: therefore doeth my soule keepe them. The entrance of thy wordes giueth light: it giueth vnderstanding vnto the simple. I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy Commandements. Looke thou vpon mee, and be mercifull vnto me: as thou vsest to do vnto those that loue thy Name. Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquitie haue dominion ouer me. Deliuer me from the oppression of man: so will I keepe thy precepts. Make thy face to shine vpon thy seruant: and teach me thy Statutes. Riuers of waters runne downe mine eyes: because they keepe not thy Law. [TSADDI.] Righteous art thou, O Lord: and vpright are thy iudgements. Thy testimonies that thou hast commaunded, are righteous: and very faithfull. My zeale hath consumed me: because mine enemies haue forgotten thy words. Thy word is very pure: therefore thy seruant loueth it. I am small and despised: yet doe not I forget thy precepts. Thy righteousnesse is an euerlasting righteousnesse: and thy law is the trueth. Trouble and anguish haue taken hold on me: yet thy commaundements are my delights. The righteousnesse of thy Testimonies is euerlasting: giue me vnderstanding, and I shall liue. [KOPH.] I Cried with my whole heart: heare me, O Lord, I will keepe thy statutes. I cried vnto thee, saue me: and I shall keepe thy testimonies. I preuented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word. Mine eyes preuent the night watches: that I might meditate in thy word. Heare my voice according vnto thy louing kindnesse: O Lord quicken me according to thy iudgement. They draw nigh that follow after mischiefe: they are farre from thy Law. Thou art neere, O Lord: and all thy commandements are trueth. Concerning thy testimonies, I haue knowen of old: that thou hast founded them for euer. [RESH.] Consider mine affliction, and deliuer me: for I doe not forget thy Law. Plead my cause, and deliuer me: quicken me according to thy word. Saluation is farre from the wicked: for they seeke not thy statutes. Great are thy tender mercies, O Lord: quicken me according to thy iudgements. Many are my persecutors, and mine enemies: yet doe I not decline from thy testimonies. I beheld the transgressours, and was grieued: because they kept not thy word. Consider how I loue thy precepts: quicken me, O Lord, according to thy louing kindnesse. Thy word is true from the beginning: and euery one of thy righteous iudgements endureth for euer. [SCHIN.] Princes haue persecuted mee without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word. I reioyce at thy word: as one that findeth great spoile. I hate and abhorre lying: but thy Law doe I loue. Seuen times a day doe I praise thee: because of thy righteous iudgements. Great peace haue they which loue thy law: & nothing shall offend them. Lord, I haue hoped for thy saluation: and done thy commandements. My soule hath kept thy testimonies: and I loue them exceedingly. I haue kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my wayes are before thee. [TAV.] Let my crie come neere before thee, O Lord: giue mee vnderstanding according to thy worde. Let my supplication come before thee: deliuer me according to thy word. My lips shall vtter praise: when thou hast taught me thy Statutes. My tongue shall speake of thy word: for all thy commandements are righteousnesse. Let thine hand helpe me: for I haue chosen thy precepts. I haue longed for thy saluation, O Lord: and thy Lawe is my delight. Let my soule liue, and it shall praise thee: and let thy iudgments helpe me. I haue gone astray like a lost sheepe, seeke thy seruant: for I doe not forget thy commandements.
The Law of Your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
The Lawe of thy mouth is better vnto me, then thousands of golde and siluer.
The law of thy mouth is better to me than thousands of things of gold and silver.
The law that you gave means more to me than all the money in the world.
Better to me, is the law of thy mouth, than thousands of gold and silver.
(118-72) The law of thy mouth is good to me, above thousands of gold and silver.
The law of thy mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
The lawe of thy mouth is dearer vnto me: then thousandes of golde & siluer.
The law of thy mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.
Instruction from your lips is better for methan thousands of gold and silver pieces.
The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver coins.
The Law of Your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.
Better to me [is] the law of Thy mouth Than thousands of gold and silver!
The lawe of thy mouth is dearer vnto me, the thousandes of golde & syluer.
The Law of Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
The law of Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of coins of gold and silver.
The law of Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
The law of Your mouth is better to meThan thousands of gold and silver pieces.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
better: Psalms 119:14, Psalms 119:111, Psalms 119:127, Psalms 119:162, Psalms 19:10, Proverbs 3:14, Proverbs 3:15, Proverbs 8:10, Proverbs 8:11, Proverbs 8:19, Proverbs 16:16, Matthew 13:44-46
Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 33:4 - the inheritance Nehemiah 8:12 - because Job 28:13 - knoweth Psalms 1:2 - But his Psalms 19:7 - law Proverbs 2:4 - thou Proverbs 23:23 - Buy Jeremiah 15:16 - thy word Luke 18:30 - manifold more Romans 7:22 - I delight Romans 12:2 - good 1 Corinthians 3:12 - gold
Gill's Notes on the Bible
The law of thy mouth [is] better unto me than thousands of gold and silver. The word of God, the doctrines contained in it; which, coming out of the mouth of God, and spoken by him, carries in it weight and authority, commands reverence and respect; and ought to be considered as indeed the word of God and not of man; and so of more value than thousands of pieces of gold and silver; or, as the Targum, than a thousand talents of gold and silver. The truths and doctrines of the word of God are not only comparable to gold and silver for their intrinsic worth and value; but are preferable to them, and to be received before them: David had his thousands of gold and silver, but he esteemed the word of God above them all; and willingly suffered afflictions, that he might understand it better; see Psalms 119:127.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The law of thy mouth - The law which proceeds out of thy mouth, or which thou hast spoken.
Is better unto me - The Hebrew is, “Good to me is the law of thy mouth above thousands of gold and silver.”
Than thousands of gold and silver - Than any amount of wealth. It is to me the most valuable possession; that which I prize above all other things. Compare the notes at Psalms 19:10.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Psalms 119:72. The law of thy mouth is better — Who can say this? Who prefers the law of his God, the Christ that bought him, and the heaven to which he hopes to go, when he can live no longer upon earth, to thousands of gold and silver? Yea, how many are there who, like Judas, sell their Saviour even for thirty pieces of silver? Hear this, ye lovers of the world and of money!
As the letter ט teth begins but few words, not forty, in the Hebrew language, there is less variety under this division than under any of the preceding.
ANALYSIS OF LETTER TETH. - Ninth Division
The psalmist, having been afflicted, shows, -
I. How graciously God dealt with him, in bringing him profitably through it.
II. Prays for a right judgment and knowledge.
III. Expresses his love to God's law, and the value he set upon it.
I. The psalmist gives thanks for mercy granted in affliction.
1. "Thou hast dealt graciously with thy servant." Graciously in afflicting him, and graciously in relieving him.
2. And this thou hast done "according to thy word." Thou hast fulfilled thy promise.
II. He prays to be taught of God: -
1. "Teach me good judgment." Many judge badly; for they think that affliction is a sign of God's displeasure. Let me have that good judgment that receives it as a fatherly correction from thee.
2. He asks for science and knowledge. A spiritual perception, and taste for heavenly things.
3. For this he gives his reason: "I have believed thy commandments." If we believe not God, we cannot profit by his word.
4. There is something remarkable in the manner of asking: 1. A good or sound judgment. 2. Knowledge; for without a sound judgment, knowledge is of no use.
III. He acknowledges that God's chastisements had done him good.
1."Before I was afflicted." Prosperity is often the mother or error.
2. "Now I have kept thy word." Schola crucis, schola lucis, "The school of the cross is the school of light."
3. He acknowledges that the good God had done him good. To have a right notion of God is a great blessing.
IV. Much of the psalmist's affliction proceeded from wicked men. These he describes: -
1. They were proud. Pride is the mother of rebellion, both against God and man.
2. They were liars. Evil speaking and calumny are the first weapons of persecutors.
3. They forged these lies; they invented them. There was none ready to their hand, so they framed some to serve their purpose.
4. The psalmist opposes them with humility and truth: "I will keep thy precepts."
5. He shows more particularly their moral character: "Their heart was as fat as grease;" they were stupid, brutish, hoggish. Their god was their belly. 1. Because they abounded in wealth, they were proud. 2. Because they pampered themselves, they were stupid, and incapable of moral feeling. The fat is the least sensible part of the animal system.
V. He shows the condition of the godly.
1. They see God's hand in their afflictions.
2. They learn his statutes.
3. They prefer his word to all earthly treasures; and,
4. They persevere in this heavenly disposition, because they continue to depend on God.
