Psalms 119:127–128
Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.
*Therefore I loue thy Commandements: aboue gold, yea aboue fine gold.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceProu.8.11. psal.19.9.
Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.
Therefore I esteeme all thy precepts concerning all things to be right: and I hate euery false way.
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From verse 127
- Psalms 19:10Rank 1 from verse 127
10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
10*†More to bee desired are they then gold, yea, then much fine gold: sweeter also then hony, and the hony combe.
- Matthew 13:45–46Rank 2 from verse 127
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.
45¶ Againe, the kingdome of heauen is like vnto a marchant man, seeking goodly pearles:
46Who when hee had found one pearle of great price, he went and solde all that he had, and bought it.
- Proverbs 16:16Rank 3 from verse 127
16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
16*How much better is it to get wisedome, then gold? and to get vnderstanding, rather to be chosen then siluer?
- Proverbs 3:13–18Rank 4 from verse 127
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.
13¶ †Happy is the man that findeth wisedome, and the man that getteth vnderstanding.
14*For the merchandise of it is better then the merchandise of siluer, and the gaine thereof, then fine gold.
15She is more precious then Rubies: and all the things thou canst desire, are not to be compared vnto her.
16Length of dayes is in her right hand: and in her left hand, riches and honour.
17Her wayes are wayes of plesantnesse: and all her pathes are peace.
18She is a tree of life, to them that lay hold vpon her: and happy is euery one that retaineth her.
- Proverbs 8:11Rank 5 from verse 127
11For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
11*For wisedome is better then rubies: and all the things that may be desired, are not to be compared to it.
- Psalms 119:72Rank 6 from verse 127
72The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
72*The law of thy mouth is better vnto me: then thousands of gold and siluer.
- Ephesians 3:8Rank 7 from verse 127
8Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
8Unto mee, who am lesse then the least of all Saints, is this grace giuen, that I should preach among the Gentiles the vnsearchable riches of Christ,
From verse 128
- Psalms 119:104Rank 1 from verse 128
104Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.
104Through thy precepts I get vnderstanding: therefore I hate euery false way.
- Romans 7:22Rank 2 from verse 128
22For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:
22For I delight in the Lawe of God, after the inward man.
- Psalms 19:7–8Rank 3 from verse 128
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.
7‖‖The Law of the LORD is perfect, conuerting the soule: the testimonie of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
8The Statutes of the LORD are right, reioycing the heart: the Commandement of the LORD is pure, inlightning the eyes.
- Proverbs 30:5Rank 4 from verse 128
5Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
5*†Euery word of God is pure: he is a shield vnto them that put their trust in him.
- Psalms 119:6Rank 5 from verse 128
6Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
6Then shall I not bee ashamed: when I haue respect vnto all thy commandements.
- Deuteronomy 4:8Rank 6 from verse 128
8And what nation is there so great, that hath statutes and judgments so righteous as all this law, which I set before you this day?
8And what nation is there so great, that hath Statutes and Iudgements so righteous, as all this Law which I set before you this day?
27He looketh upon men, and if any say, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not;
27‖He looketh vpon men, and if any say, I haue sinned, and peruerted that which was right, and it profited mee not:
- Romans 7:16Rank 8 from verse 128
16If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good.
16If then I doe that which I would not, I consent vnto the Law, that it is good.
- Psalms 119:118Rank 9 from verse 128
118Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.
118Thou hast troden downe all them that erre from thy Statutes: for their deceit is falshood.
- Romans 7:12Rank 10 from verse 128
12Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.
12Wherefore the Law is holy, and the Commandement holy, and iust, and good.
- Romans 7:14Rank 11 from verse 128
14For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.
14For wee know that the Law is spirituall: but I am carnall, sold vnder sinne.
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Psalms 119:127
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
Yes; truly; an expression of affirmation or emphasis.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 · Webster 1828
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
High value or regard; as a verb, to value, regard, or judge.
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Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.
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Commands, rules, or authoritative instructions.
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concerning
Regarding, relating to, or about.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 · Webster 1828
Straight, correct, just, proper, or belonging to a lawful claim; also the opposite of left.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890
To feel strong dislike, aversion, or enmity toward; in comparisons, to love less.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890
Each one of all; all taken separately, without exception in the stated group.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890
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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126It is time for thee, Lord, to work: for they have made void thy law.
126 It is time for thee, LORD, to worke: for they haue made voyde thy Law.
127Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.
127*Therefore I loue thy Commandements: aboue gold, yea aboue fine gold.
Selected passage128Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.
128Therefore I esteeme all thy precepts concerning all things to be right: and I hate euery false way.
Selected passage129Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.
129¶ Thy Testimonies are wonderfull: therefore doeth my soule keepe them.