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Psalms 119:127–129

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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.
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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.

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Psalms 119:127

COMBINED MEANING

love

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Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

commandments

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Commands, orders, or prescribed requirements issued by one who commands.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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yea

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1. Indeed, marking confirmation, emphasis, addition, continuation, or heightening of what is said; it may also emphasize a question. 2. Yes, expressing an affirmative answer or declaration.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

fine

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1. Of cloth or workmanship, delicate or finely made. 2. Of flour or meal, finely ground or prepared. 3. Of gold or other metal, pure, refined, or of high quality. 4. As a verb, to refine or purify metal.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

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Psalms 119:128

COMBINED MEANING

esteem

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Sense 1: High value or regard. Sense 2: As a verb, to value, regard, or judge.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

right

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1. Correct, just, upright, proper, lawful, fitting, true, or due; also a rightful claim or authority. 2. The direction or side opposite the left. 3. Straight, favourable, skilful, or approved. 4. Very, quite, or fully.

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hate

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

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COMBINED MEANING

every

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Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

false

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Psalms 119:129

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wonderful

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1. Causing wonder; astonishing or marvellous. 2. Beyond ordinary understanding or ability.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

soul

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Sense 1: A living person or creature; a life or self. Sense 2: The inward self distinguished from the body. Sense 3: The seat of desire or appetite.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

keep

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To guard, watch, protect, preserve, secure, retain, possess, hold, maintain, support, tend, manage, observe, obey, fulfil, celebrate, continue in, refrain from, or remain faithful to a person, place, trust, command, promise, way, time, or thing.

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119:121I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.

119:122Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.

119:123Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.

119:124Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes.

119:125I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.

119:126It is time for thee, Lord, to work: for they have made void thy law.

119:127Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.

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119:128Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.

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119:129Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.

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119:130The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

119:131I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.

119:132Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.

119:133Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

119:134Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.

119:135Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes.

119:136Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.

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