Psalms 119:72
What does Psalms 119:72 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 119:72 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The law of thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver. י YODH.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The law of thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver. י YODH.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Better to me <FI>is<Fi> the law of Thy mouth Than thousands of gold and silver!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 8:19
My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; And my revenue than choice silver.
- 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.
- Psalms 119:127
Therefore I love thy commandments Above gold, yea, above fine gold.
- Matthew 13:44
The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in the field; which a man found, and hid; and in his joy he goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
- Psalms 119:162
I rejoice at thy word, As one that findeth great spoil.
- Proverbs 16:16
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
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