Psalms 119:72
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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- 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 119:72
A rule, command, or body of commands established by authority; especially God's commandments or the law given through Moses, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890
The opening used for eating and speaking; also an opening, edge, command, or testimony by extension.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage
More excellent, more fitting, or to a greater degree.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
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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.
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.
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.