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Psalm 119

Psa. 119:14 KJV (With Strong’s)

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I have rejoiced
suws (Hebrew #7797)
a primitive root; to be bright, i.e. cheerful
KJV usage: be glad, X greatly, joy, make mirth, rejoice.
Pronounce: soos
Origin: or siys {sece}
in the way
derek (Hebrew #1870)
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
KJV usage: along, away, because of, + by, conversation, custom, (east-)ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-)way(-side), whither(-soever).
Pronounce: deh'-rek
Origin: from 1869
of thy testimonies
`eduwth (Hebrew #5715)
testimony
KJV usage: testimony, witness.
Pronounce: ay-dooth'
Origin: feminine of 5707
, as much as in
`al (Hebrew #5921)
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications (as follow)
KJV usage: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, X as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, X both and, by (reason of), X had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-)on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, X with.
Pronounce: al
Origin: properly, the same as 5920 used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following)
all riches
hown (Hebrew #1952)
wealth; by implication, enough
KJV usage: enough, + for nought, riches, substance, wealth.
Pronounce: hone
Origin: from the same as 1951 in the sense of 202
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Psa. 119:47,72,77,111,127,162• 47And I will delight myself in thy commandments{HR}Which I have loved,
 72The law of thy mouth [is] better to me{HR}Than thousands of gold and silver.
 77Let thy compassions come to me, and I shall live;{HR}For thy law [is] my delights.
 111I inherit thy testimonies forever,{HR}For they [are] my heart's rejoicing.
 127Therefore I love thy commandments{HR}Above gold and above fine gold.
 162For me, I [am] joyful over thy saying{HR}As a finder of great spoil. (Psa. 119:47,72,77,111,127,162)
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Psa. 19:9‑10• 9The fear of Jehovah [is] pure, enduring forever;{HR}The judgments of Jehovah [are] truth, they [are] righteous altogether,
 10To be desired more than gold, and more than much pure gold;{HR}And sweeter than honey and the dropping of the honeycomb. (Psa. 19:9‑10)
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Psa. 112:1• 1Praise ye Jah.{HR}Blessed [is] the man fearing Jehovah,{HR}In his commandments delighting greatly. (Psa. 112:1)
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Job 23:12• 12The commandment of his lips I have not left,{HR}More than my law ,{HR}Have I kept the sayings of his mouth. (Job 23:12)
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Jer. 15:16• 16Thy words were found, and I did eat them, and thy words were unto me the joy and rejoicing of my heart; for I am called by thy name, O Jehovah, God of hosts. (Jer. 15:16)
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Matt. 13:44• 44Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid, and for the joy of it goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth the field. (Matt. 13:44)
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Acts 2:41‑47• 41Those then that accepted his word were baptized; and there were added that day about three thousand souls.
 42And they persevered in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, the breaking of bread and the prayers.
 43And fear came upon every soul; and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.
 44And all that believed were together, and had all things common,
 45and sold their possessions and substance, and distributed them to all according as anyone had need.
 46And day by day, continuing with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread at home, they did take their food with gladness and simplicity of heart,
 47praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord was adding day by day together those that were to be saved. (Acts 2:41‑47)
• God's testimonies become the riches of the soul. The possession of heaven somewhat modifies this; yet, still, for here below, the way of God's testimonies are joy, moral joy, as riches would be to men. (“Practical Reflections on the Psalms: Psalm 119:1-24” by J.N. Darby)
• From a heart that is in the enjoyment of God’s testimonies (vs. 14). (“Psalm 119:9-16: Division 2 (Beth)” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all wealth.

W. Kelly Translation

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In the way of thy testimonies{HR}Have I rejoiced as over all wealth.