Psalms 119:71–72
It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
It is good for me that I haue bene afflicted: that I might learne thy statutes.
The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
*The law of thy mouth is better vnto me: then thousands of gold and siluer.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referencePsal.19.9. Prou.8.11.
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From verse 71
- Hebrews 12:10–11Rank 1 from verse 71
10For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.
11Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.
10For they verily for a fewe dayes chastened vs after their owne pleasure, but hee for our profit, that we might bee partakers of his holinesse.
11Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be ioyous, but grieuous: neuerthelesse, afterward it yeeldeth the peaceable fruite of righteousnesse, vnto them which are exercised thereby.
- Psalms 119:67Rank 2 from verse 71
- 1 Corinthians 11:32Rank 3 from verse 71
- Psalms 94:12–13Rank 4 from verse 71
12Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O Lord, and teachest him out of thy law;
13That thou mayest give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit be digged for the wicked.
12Blessed is the man whome thou chastenest, O LORD: and teachest him out of thy Law:
13That thou mayest giue him rest from the dayes of aduersitie: vntill the pit be digged for the wicked.
- Isaiah 27:9Rank 5 from verse 71
9By this therefore shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged; and this is all the fruit to take away his sin; when he maketh all the stones of the altar as chalkstones that are beaten in sunder, the groves and images shall not stand up.
9‖By this therefore shall the iniquitie of Iacob be purged, and th is is all the fruit, to take away his sinne: when he maketh all the stones of the Altar as chalke stones, that are beaten in sunder, the groues and images shall not stand vp.
From verse 72
- Proverbs 8:10–11Rank 1 from verse 72
10Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
11For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
10Receiue my instruction, and not siluer: and knowledge rather then choise gold.
11*For wisedome is better then rubies: and all the things that may be desired, are not to be compared to it.
- Psalms 19:10Rank 2 from verse 72
- Psalms 119:127Rank 3 from verse 72
- Proverbs 16:16Rank 4 from verse 72
- Matthew 13:44–46Rank 5 from verse 72
44¶ Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
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.
44¶ Againe, the kingdome of heauen is like vnto treasure hid in a field: the which when a man hath found, hee hideth, and for ioy thereof goeth and selleth all that hee hath, and buyeth that field.
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.
- Psalms 119:162Rank 6 from verse 72
- Proverbs 8:19Rank 7 from verse 72
- Psalms 119:111Rank 8 from verse 72
- Psalms 119:14Rank 9 from verse 72
- Proverbs 3:14–15Rank 10 from verse 72
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.
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.
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Psalms 119:71
Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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Troubled, oppressed, chastened, or made to suffer.
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Sense 1: Power or strength. Sense 2: An auxiliary expressing possibility or permission.
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To gain knowledge, receive instruction, or come to know.
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Laws, ordinances, rules, or enactments established by an authority.
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Psalms 119:72
Sense 1: An authoritative rule, command, ordinance, instruction, standard, or body of requirements. Sense 2: The writings containing such instruction. Sense 3: A governing principle, power, regular order, or civil rule. Sense 4: In family compounds, relationship by marriage.
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Sense 1: The bodily opening used for eating, breathing, and speaking. Sense 2: The opening or entrance of a thing. Sense 3: Speech, utterance, or the agency of speaking.
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Sense 1: More excellent, more fitting, or to a greater degree. Sense 2: To improve or make better.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
A precious white metal used for money, vessels, ornaments, images, trade, valuation, and refining; by extension, money or wealth reckoned in that metal.
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119:65Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Lord, according unto thy word.
119:65¶ Thou hast dealt well with thy seruant, Oh LORD, according vnto thy word.
119:66Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.
119:66Teach me good iudgement and knowledge: for I haue beleeued thy commandements.
119:67Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.
119:67Before I was afflicted, I went astray: but now haue I kept thy word.
119:68Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.
119:68Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.
119:69The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.
119:69The proud haue forged a lie against me: but I will keepe thy precepts with my whole heart.
119:70Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.
119:70Their heart is as fat as grease: but I delight in thy law.
119:71It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
119:71 It is good for me that I haue bene afflicted: that I might learne thy statutes.
Selected passage119:72The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
119:72*The law of thy mouth is better vnto me: then thousands of gold and siluer.
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