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
67Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.
67Before I was afflicted, I went astray: but now haue I kept thy word.
- 1 Corinthians 11:32Rank 3 from verse 71
32But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.
32But when we are iudged, we are chastened of the Lord, that wee should not be condemned with the world.
- 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
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.
- Psalms 119:127Rank 3 from verse 72
127Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.
127*Therefore I loue thy Commandements: aboue gold, yea aboue fine gold.
- Proverbs 16:16Rank 4 from verse 72
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?
- 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
162I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
162I reioyce at thy word: as one that findeth great spoile.
- Proverbs 8:19Rank 7 from verse 72
19My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
19*My fruite is better then gold, yea then fine gold, and my reuenue then choise siluer.
- Psalms 119:111Rank 8 from verse 72
111Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
111Thy Testimonies haue I taken as an heritage for euer: for they are the reioycing of my heart.
- Psalms 119:14Rank 9 from verse 72
14I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
14I haue reioyced in the way of thy testimonies: as much as in all riches.
- 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
That which is right, beneficial, pleasing, useful, or morally upright.
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Power or strength; also an auxiliary expressing possibility or permission.
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To gain knowledge, receive instruction, or come to know.
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Psalms 119:72
A rule, command, or body of commands established by authority; especially God's commandments or the law given through Moses, according to context.
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The opening used for eating and speaking; also an opening, edge, command, or testimony by extension.
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More excellent, more fitting, or to a greater degree.
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70Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.
70Their heart is as fat as grease: but I delight in thy law.
71It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
71 It is good for me that I haue bene afflicted: that I might learne thy statutes.
Selected passage72The 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.
Selected passage73Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
73¶ Thy hands haue made me and fashioned me: giue me vnderstanding, that I may learne thy commandements.