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 · 2000

The law of thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver. י YODH.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The law of thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver. י YODH.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

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

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Better to me <FI>is<Fi> the law of Thy mouth Than thousands of gold and silver!

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

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

Context

v.71It is good for me that I have been afflicted; That I may learn thy statutes.

v.72This passage

v.73Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: Give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.

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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