Psalm 119:72

Translations

Modern

The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

Traditional

The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.

Literal

The law from Your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.

Latin

Bonum mihi lex oris tui, super millia auri et argenti.

Original

Hebrew

English

The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

Notes

Psalms 119:65–72

Teth (ט) is the ninth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

The psalmist admits his sin and gratefully accepts the Lord's discipline.

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

Proverbs 8:10–11
Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.
Psalm 19:10
They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.
Psalm 119:127
Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold.
Proverbs 16:16
How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
Psalm 119:162
I rejoice in Your promise like one who finds great spoil.
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.
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.
Proverbs 8:19
My fruit is better than gold, pure gold, and my harvest surpasses choice silver.
Proverbs 3:14–15
…for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold.

Glossary

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Topics

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