Psalms 119:127
What does Psalms 119:127 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 119:127 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Therefore I love thy commandments Above gold, yea, above fine gold.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Therefore I love thy commandments Above gold, yea, above fine gold.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For this reason I have greater love far your teachings than for gold, even for shining gold.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Therefore I have loved Thy commands Above gold--even fine gold.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Therefore I love thy commandments above gold, yea, above fine gold.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 19:10
More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the droppings of the honeycomb.
- Proverbs 16:16
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
- Proverbs 3:13
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding.
- Matthew 13:45
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a merchant seeking goodly pearls:
- Psalms 119:72
The law of thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver. י YODH.
- Proverbs 8:11
For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.
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