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 · 2000

Therefore I love thy commandments Above gold, yea, above fine gold.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Therefore I love thy commandments Above gold, yea, above fine gold.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

For this reason I have greater love far your teachings than for gold, even for shining gold.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Therefore I have loved Thy commands Above gold--even fine gold.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Therefore I love thy commandments above gold, yea, above fine gold.

Context

v.126It is time for Jehovah to work; Forthey have made void thy law.

v.127This passage

v.128Therefore I esteem allthyprecepts concerning allthingsto be right; AndI hate every false way. פ PE.

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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