Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold. New Living Translation Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver. Yodh English Standard Version The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces. Berean Standard Bible The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. King James Bible The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver. New King James Version The law of Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of coins of gold and silver. New American Standard Bible The Law of Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of gold and silver pieces. NASB 1995 The law of Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of gold and silver pieces. Yodh. NASB 1977 The law of Thy mouth is better to me Than thousands of gold and silver pieces. Legacy Standard Bible The law of Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of gold and silver pieces. Amplified Bible The law from Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of gold and silver pieces. Christian Standard Bible Instruction from your lips is better for me than thousands of gold and silver pieces. Holman Christian Standard Bible Instruction from Your lips is better for me than thousands of gold and silver pieces. American Standard Version The law of thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver. Contemporary English Version I would rather obey you than to have a thousand pieces of silver and gold. English Revised Version The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver. GOD'S WORD® Translation The teachings [that come] from your mouth are worth more to me than thousands in gold or silver. Good News Translation The law that you gave means more to me than all the money in the world. International Standard Version Instruction that comes from you is better for me than thousands of gold and silver coins. Majority Standard Bible The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. NET Bible The law you have revealed is more important to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. New Heart English Bible The Law you have spoken is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. Webster's Bible Translation The law of thy mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver. World English Bible The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe Law of Your mouth [is] better to me "" Than thousands of gold and silver! Young's Literal Translation Better to me is the law of Thy mouth Than thousands of gold and silver! Smith's Literal Translation Good for me the law of thy mouth above thousands of gold and silver. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe law of thy mouth is good to me, above thousands of gold and silver. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The law of your mouth is more precious to me than heaps of silver and gold. New Revised Standard Version The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe law of thy mouth is better to me than thousands of things of gold and silver. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The Law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The law of Thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver. Brenton Septuagint Translation The law of thy mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet…71It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes. 72The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. 73Your hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding to learn Your commandments.… Cross References Proverbs 8:10-11 Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. / For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her. Proverbs 3:13-15 Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. Job 28:15-19 It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed out in silver. / It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire. / Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it. ... Matthew 13:44-46 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field. / Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. / When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it. Psalm 19:9-10 The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. / They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. Colossians 2:2-3 that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, / in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 1 Peter 1:7 so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Proverbs 16:16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver. Philippians 3:8 More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ James 1:18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation. Psalm 119:127 Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold. Psalm 119:14 I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies as much as in all riches. Psalm 119:111 Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart. Psalm 119:162 I rejoice in Your promise like one who finds great spoil. Romans 11:33 O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! Treasury of Scripture The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver. better Psalm 119:14,111,127,162 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches… Psalm 19:10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Proverbs 3:14,15 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold… Jump to Previous Better Gold Law Mouth Pieces Precious Silver ThousandsJump to Next Better Gold Law Mouth Pieces Precious Silver ThousandsPsalm 119 1. This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.2. Aleph. 9. Beth 17. Gimel 25. Daleth 33. He 41. Waw 49. Zayin 57. Heth 65. Teth 73. Yodh 81. Kaph 89. Lamedh 97. Mem 105. Nun 113. Samekh 121. Ayin 129. Pe 137. Tsadhe 145. Qoph 153. Resh 161. Sin and Shin 169. Taw The law from Your mouth This phrase emphasizes the divine origin of the law, indicating that it is not merely a human construct but a direct communication from God. In the context of the Old Testament, "the law" often refers to the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, which were given to Moses on Mount Sinai. This highlights the importance of divine revelation and the authority of Scripture. The phrase underscores the belief that God's words are life-giving and foundational for righteous living. In the New Testament, Jesus is seen as the fulfillment of the law (Matthew 5:17), and His teachings are considered the ultimate expression of God's will. is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver Persons / Places / Events 1. PsalmistThe author of Psalm 119, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses a deep love and reverence for God's law. 2. God The divine source of the law, whose words are valued above material wealth. 3. Israel The nation to whom the law was originally given, serving as a context for the psalmist's devotion. 4. Mount Sinai The place where God gave the law to Moses, symbolizing the divine origin of the law. 5. Temple Worship The setting in which the law was read and revered, highlighting its centrality in the life of the Israelites. Teaching Points Value of God's WordThe psalmist's declaration challenges us to evaluate what we truly treasure. Do we hold God's Word in higher esteem than material wealth? Spiritual Wealth vs. Material Wealth In a world that often prioritizes financial success, this verse reminds us to seek spiritual riches that have eternal significance. Daily Devotion The psalmist's love for the law encourages us to engage with Scripture daily, allowing it to shape our thoughts and actions. God's Law as Guidance The law is not just a set of rules but a guide for living a life that pleases God. We should seek to understand and apply it in our daily lives. Contentment in God's Provision By valuing God's Word above wealth, we learn contentment and trust in God's provision for our needs.(72) Better unto me--i.e., better for me. Thousands of.--We must supply shekels or pieces. Verse 72. - The Law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver; i.e. I value it more than any amount of earthly riches. |
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