God’s Word Translation
Psalms 119:14
14I find joy in the way ⌞shown by⌟ your written instructions more than I find joy in all kinds of riches.
Psalms 119:14 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
- New International Version (NIV)I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches.
- English Standard Version (ESV)In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches.
- New King James Version (NKJV)I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches.
Context of Psalms 119:14
12Thanks be to you, O Lord. Teach me your laws. 13With my lips I have repeated every regulation that ⌞comes⌟ from your mouth. I find joy in the way ⌞shown by⌟ your written instructions more than I find joy in all kinds of riches. 15I want to reflect on your guiding principles and study your ways. 16Your laws make me happy. I never forget your word.
Read all of Psalms 119Psalms 119:14 word by word
בְּדֶ֖רֶךְ עֵדְוֹתֶ֥יךָ שַׂ֗שְׂתִּי כְּעַ֣ל כָּל־הֽוֹן׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 119:14
- Psalms 119:47Your commandments, which I love, make me happy.
- Psalms 19:9The fear of the Lord is pure. It endures forever. The decisions of the Lord are true. They are completely fair.
- Psalms 112:1Hallelujah! Blessed is the person who fears the Lord and is happy to obey his commands.
- Job 23:12I have not left his commands behind. I have treasured his words in my heart.
- Jeremiah 15:16Your words were found, and I devoured them. Your words are my joy and my heart’s delight, because I am called by your name, O Lord God of Armies.
- Matthew 13:44“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field. When a man discovered it, he buried it again. He was so delighted with it that he went away, sold everything he had, and bought that field.
- Acts 2:41Those who accepted what Peter said were baptized. That day about 3,000 people were added ⌞to the group⌟.
Commentaries on Psalms 119:14
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 14I have rejoiced - 11. He must consider it his chief happiness to be found in the path of obedience, giving his whole heart and strength to God; and when enabled to do it, he should rejoice more in it than if he had gained thousands of gold and silver. O how great is the treasure of a tender and approving conscience!Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 14I have rejoiced - I do rejoice; I exult in this; I find my happiness there. The word expresses a high degree of joy. As much as in all riches - Hebrew, “as upon all wealth.” As people rejoice who have great wealth. I find my happiness in religion, as if in the possession of real wealth. Proverbs 10:22.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 9-16Verses 9-16 To original corruption all have added actual sin. The ruin of the young is either living by no rule at all, or choosing false rules: let them walk by Scripture rules. To doubt of our own wisdom and strength, and to depend upon God, proves the purpose of holiness is sincere. God's word is treasure worth laying up, and there is no laying it up safe but in our hearts, that we may oppose God's precepts to the dominion of sin, his promises to its…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 14God's wisdom is more valuable than any wealth people desire (Psalm 119:72, 127; Proverbs 3:14–15).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 10-1610-16. We must carefully treasure up the word of God, declare it to others, meditate on it, and heartily delight in it; and then by His grace we shall act according to it. GIMEL. (Psa 119:17-24).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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