Psalms 119:127–129
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.
Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.
¶ Thy Testimonies are wonderfull: therefore doeth my soule keepe them.
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From verse 127
- Psalms 19:10Rank 1 from verse 127
- 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
- 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
- Psalms 119:72Rank 6 from verse 127
- Ephesians 3:8Rank 7 from verse 127
From verse 128
- Psalms 119:104Rank 1 from verse 128
- Romans 7:22Rank 2 from verse 128
- 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
- Psalms 119:6Rank 5 from verse 128
- Deuteronomy 4:8Rank 6 from verse 128
- Romans 7:16Rank 8 from verse 128
- Psalms 119:118Rank 9 from verse 128
- Romans 7:12Rank 10 from verse 128
- Romans 7:14Rank 11 from verse 128
From verse 129
- Psalms 139:6Rank 1 from verse 129
- Psalms 25:10Rank 2 from verse 129
- Isaiah 25:1Rank 3 from verse 129
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.
1¶ O LORD, thou art my God, I will exalt thee, I will praise thy Name; for thou hast done wonderfull things; thy counsels of old are faithfulnesse and trueth.
- Psalms 119:18Rank 4 from verse 129
- Psalms 119:146Rank 5 from verse 129
- Psalms 119:2Rank 6 from verse 129
- Psalms 119:31Rank 7 from verse 129
- Isaiah 9:6Rank 8 from verse 129
6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
6*For vnto vs a child is borne, vnto vs a Sonne is giuen, and the gouernment shalbe vpon his shoulder: and his name shalbe called, Wonderfull, Counseller, The mightie God, The euerlasting Father, The Prince of peace.
- Revelation 19:10Rank 9 from verse 129
10And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
10And I fell at his feete to worship him: And he said vnto me, *See thou doe it not: I am thy fellow seruant, and of thy brethren, that haue the testimonie of Iesus, Worship God: for the testimony of Iesus, is the spirit of prophecie.
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Psalms 119:127
Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.
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commandments
Commands, orders, or prescribed requirements issued by one who commands.
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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.
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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
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
Commands, rules, or authoritative instructions.
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concerning
Regarding, relating to, or about.
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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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To feel strong dislike, aversion, or enmity toward; in comparisons, to love less.
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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
Not solid or sound; deceiving expectations. Not faithful or loyal; treacherous; perfidious; deceitful.
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Psalms 119:129
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testimonies
Witnesses, records, declarations, or divine commands that bear witness.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604
1. Causing wonder; astonishing or marvellous. 2. Beyond ordinary understanding or ability.
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Third-person singular present form of do: does.
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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.
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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.
119:121¶ I Haue done Iudgement and iustice: leaue mee not to mine oppressours.
119:122Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.
119:122Bee suretie for thy seruant for good: let not the proud oppresse me.
119:123Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.
119:123Mine eyes faile for thy saluation: and for the word of thy righteousnesse.
119:124Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes.
119:124Deale with thy seruant according vnto thy mercie: and teach me thy Statutes.
119:125I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.
119:125I am thy seruant, giue me vnderstanding: that I may know thy Testimonies.
119:126It is time for thee, Lord, to work: for they have made void thy law.
119:126 It is time for thee, LORD, to worke: for they haue made voyde thy Law.
119:127Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.
119:127*Therefore I loue thy Commandements: aboue gold, yea aboue fine gold.
Selected passage119:128Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.
119:128Therefore I esteeme all thy precepts concerning all things to be right: and I hate euery false way.
Selected passage119:129Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.
119:129¶ Thy Testimonies are wonderfull: therefore doeth my soule keepe them.
Selected passage119:130The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
119:130The entrance of thy wordes giueth light: it giueth vnderstanding vnto the simple.
119:131I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.
119:131I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy Commandements.
119:132Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.
119:132Looke thou vpon mee, and be mercifull vnto me: †as thou vsest to do vnto those that loue thy Name.
119:133Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
119:133Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquitie haue dominion ouer me.
119:134Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.
119:134Deliuer me from the oppression of man: so will I keepe thy precepts.
119:135Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes.
119:135Make thy face to shine vpon thy seruant: and teach me thy Statutes.
119:136Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.
119:136Riuers of waters runne downe mine eyes: because they keepe not thy Law.