Psalm 119:14

Translations

Modern

I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies as much as in all riches.

Traditional

I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.

Literal

In the way of Your testimonies I rejoice, more than in all wealth.

Latin

In via testimoniorum tuorum delectatus sum, sicut in omnibus divitiis.

Original

Hebrew

English

I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies as much as in all riches.

Notes

Psalms 119:14

God's wisdom is more valuable than any wealth people desire (Psalm 119:72, 127; Proverbs 3:14–15).

Psalms 119:9–16

Beth (ב) is the second letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It makes the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

The psalmist is determined to stay pure and encourages gaining wisdom through God's principles (Psalm 119:9) and instructions (119:10–16).

Psalms 119:1–176

This psalm blends wisdom, lament, praise, thanksgiving, and confession. It often uses eight Hebrew words translated as:

“Instructions”
“law”
“words”
“commandments”
“statutes”
“judgments”
“promises”
“precepts“

These words encourage love for and obedience to God's instructions in the Scriptures (see 2 Timothy 3:14–17). A deep commitment to these instructions unifies the psalm.

Related verses

Matthew 13:44
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.
Jeremiah 15:16
Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became my joy and my heart’s delight. For I bear Your name, O LORD God of Hosts.
Psalm 119:162
I rejoice in Your promise like one who finds great spoil.
Psalm 19:9–10
The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.
Psalm 112:1
Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.
Job 23:12
I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily bread.
Psalm 119:127
Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold.
Psalm 119:111
Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
Psalm 119:72
The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
Psalm 119:77
May Your compassion come to me, that I may live, for Your law is my delight.
Acts 2:41–47
Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day.
Psalm 119:47
I delight in Your commandments because I love them.

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