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Psalms 119:72
72Instruction from your lips is better for me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
Psalms 119:72 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
- New International Version (NIV)The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The law of Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of coins of gold and silver.
Context of Psalms 119:72
70Their hearts are hard and insensitive, but I delight in your instruction. 71It was good for me to be afflicted so that I could learn your statutes. Instruction from your lips is better for me than thousands of gold and silver pieces. 73Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding so that I can learn your commands. 74Those who fear you will see me and rejoice, for I put my hope in your word.
Read all of Psalms 119Psalms 119:72 word by word
טֽוֹב־לִ֥י תֽוֹרַת־פִּ֑יךָ מֵ֝אַלְפֵ֗י זָהָ֥ב וָכָֽסֶף׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 119:72
- Psalms 119:14I rejoice in the way revealed by your decrees as much as in all riches.
- Psalms 19:10They are more desirable than gold — than an abundance of pure gold; and sweeter than honey dripping from a honeycomb.
- Proverbs 3:14for she is more profitable than silver, and her revenue is better than gold.
- Proverbs 8:10Accept my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.
- Proverbs 16:16Get wisdom — how much better it is than gold! And get understanding — it is preferable to silver.
- Matthew 13:44“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure, buried in a field, that a man found and reburied. Then in his joy he goes and sells everything he has and buys that field.
Commentaries on Psalms 119:72
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 72The 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 Savior 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…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 72The 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 Psalm 19:10.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 65-72Verses 65-72 However God has dealt with us, he has dealt with us better than we deserve; and all in love, and for our good. Many have knowledge, but little judgment; those who have both, are fortified against the snares of Satan, and furnished for the service of God. We are most apt to wander from God, when we are easy in the world. We should leave our concerns to the disposal of God, seeing we know not what is good for us. Lord, thou art our bountiful…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 65-72Teth (ט) is the ninth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm. The psalmist admits his sin and gratefully accepts the Lord's discipline.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 71-7271-72. So also affliction of any kind acts as a wholesome discipline in leading the pious more highly to value the truth and promises of God. JOD. (Psa 119:73-80).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 119
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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