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Psalms 119:126–130

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It is time for thee, Lord, to work: for they have made void thy law.
Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.
Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.
Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
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From verse 126

  1. Jeremiah 8:8Rank 1 from verse 126
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    8How do ye say, We are wise, and the law of the Lord is with us? Lo, certainly in vain made he it; the pen of the scribes is in vain.

  2. Habakkuk 1:4Rank 2 from verse 126
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    4Therefore the law is slacked, and judgment doth never go forth: for the wicked doth compass about the righteous; therefore wrong judgment proceedeth.

  3. Malachi 2:8Rank 3 from verse 126
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    8But ye are departed out of the way; ye have caused many to stumble at the law; ye have corrupted the covenant of Levi, saith the Lord of hosts.

  4. Psalms 9:19Rank 4 from verse 126
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    19Arise, O Lord; let not man prevail: let the heathen be judged in thy sight.

  5. Matthew 15:6Rank 5 from verse 126
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    6And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.

From verse 127

  1. Psalms 19:10Rank 1 from verse 127
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    10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

  2. Matthew 13:45–46Rank 2 from verse 127
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    45¶ Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:

    46Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.

  3. Proverbs 16:16Rank 3 from verse 127
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    16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

  4. Proverbs 3:13–18Rank 4 from verse 127
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    13¶ Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

    14For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

    15She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.

    16Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.

    17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

    18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.

  5. Proverbs 8:11Rank 5 from verse 127
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    11For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.

From verse 128

  1. Psalms 119:104Rank 1 from verse 128
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    104Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.

  2. Romans 7:22Rank 2 from verse 128
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    22For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:

  3. Psalms 19:7–8Rank 3 from verse 128
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    7The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.

    8The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.

  4. Proverbs 30:5Rank 4 from verse 128
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    5Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

  5. Psalms 119:6Rank 5 from verse 128
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    6Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.

From verse 129

  1. Psalms 139:6Rank 1 from verse 129
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    6Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.

  2. Psalms 25:10Rank 2 from verse 129
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    10All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.

  3. Isaiah 25:1Rank 3 from verse 129
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    1O LORD, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.

  4. Psalms 119:18Rank 4 from verse 129
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    18Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.

  5. Psalms 119:146Rank 5 from verse 129
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    146I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.

From verse 130

  1. Psalms 119:105Rank 1 from verse 130
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    105Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

  2. Proverbs 6:23Rank 2 from verse 130
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    23For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:

  3. 2 Corinthians 4:6Rank 3 from verse 130
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    6For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

  4. Acts 26:18Rank 4 from verse 130
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    18To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.

  5. Psalms 19:7Rank 5 from verse 130
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    7The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.

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Psalms 119:126

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

time

A particular portion or part of duration, whether past, present or future.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Lord

LORD: The name of God the Father in English, from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton YHWH, also rendered GOD and JEHOVAH. Lord: A title applied to God and Christ as ruler and master, the one to whom worship and obedience are due. lord: A male master, owner, ruler, or superior addressed or described as one having authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 · Webster 1828

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work

Labor, activity, deed, operation, or a result produced; as a verb, to labor, act, make, produce, or bring about.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage

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void

Empty, vacant, lacking, or without effect; as a verb, to empty or make of no effect.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage

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law

A rule, command, or body of commands established by authority; especially God's commandments or the law given through Moses, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890

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Psalms 119:127

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love

Affection, goodwill, devoted regard, or charity; as a verb, to regard with such affection or goodwill.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890

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commandments

Authoritative commands, laws, or precepts; especially commands given by God, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890

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yea

Yes; truly; an expression of affirmation or emphasis.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 · Webster 1828

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fine

Pure or refined; of excellent quality; also a payment imposed as a penalty, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · Skeat 1893

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Psalms 119:128

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all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage

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right

Straight, correct, just, proper, or belonging to a lawful claim; also the opposite of left.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890

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hate

To feel strong dislike, aversion, or enmity toward; in comparisons, to love less.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890

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every

Each one of all; all taken separately, without exception in the stated group.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890

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false

Not solid or sound; deceiving expectations. Not faithful or loyal; treacherous; perfidious; deceitful.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 · KJV usage

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Psalms 119:129

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wonderful

Adapted to excite wonder or admiration; exciting surprise; strange; astonishing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890

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keep

To hold, preserve, guard, observe, maintain, restrain, or continue, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage

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Psalms 119:130

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entrance

A way or place of entering; the act, means, or opportunity of entering or coming in.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage

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words

Spoken or written expressions; sayings, messages, commands, promises, or accounts.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890

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light

Visible brightness; something that gives illumination; not heavy; to kindle, illuminate, or come down upon, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

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simple

Without guile; sincere or harmless; in other contexts, lacking wisdom or understanding.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

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125I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.

126It is time for thee, Lord, to work: for they have made void thy law.

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127Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.

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128Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.

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129Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.

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130The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

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131I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.

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