Devine Scripture

Psalms 119:72

Psalms chapter 119 · verse 72 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

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.

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.