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Psalm 119

Psa. 119:72 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Theo law
towrah (Hebrew #8451)
from 3384; a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
KJV usage: law.
Pronounce: to-raw'
Origin: or torah {to-raw'}
of thy mouth
peh (Hebrew #6310)
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) according to
KJV usage: accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), X eat, edge, end, entry, + file, hole, X in, mind, mouth, part, portion, X (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, X spoken, talk, tenor, X to, + two-edged, wish, word.
Pronounce: peh
Origin: from 6284
is better
towb (Hebrew #2896)
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goods or good things, good men or women), also as an adverb (well)
KJV usage: beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, X fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, X most, pleasant, + pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well ((-favoured)).
Pronounce: tobe
Origin: from 2895
unto me than thousands
'eleph (Hebrew #505)
hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
KJV usage: thousand.
Pronounce: eh'-lef
Origin: prop, the same as 504
of gold
zahab (Hebrew #2091)
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
KJV usage: gold(-en), fair weather.
Pronounce: zaw-hawb'
Origin: from an unused root meaning to shimmer
and silver
keceph (Hebrew #3701)
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
KJV usage: money, price, silver(-ling).
Pronounce: keh'-sef
Origin: from 3700
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Psa. 19:10• 10To be desired more than gold, and more than much pure gold;{HR}And sweeter than honey and the dropping of the honeycomb. (Psa. 19:10)
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Prov. 8:11,19• 11For wisdom [is] better than rubies,{HR}And all the things that may be desired are not comparable to her.
 19My fruit [is] better than gold, yea than pure gold;{HR}And my revenue than choice silver. (Prov. 8:11,19)

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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Psa. 119:14,111,127,162• 14In the way of thy testimonies{HR}Have I rejoiced as over all wealth.
 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. 119:14,111,127,162)
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Psa. 19:10• 10To be desired more than gold, and more than much pure gold;{HR}And sweeter than honey and the dropping of the honeycomb. (Psa. 19:10)
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Prov. 3:14‑15• 14For the gain thereof [is] better than the gain of silver,{HR}And her revenue than fine gold.
 15She [is] more precious than rubies,{HR}And all the things thou canst desire are not equal to her. (Prov. 3:14‑15)
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Prov. 8:10‑11,19• 10Receive my instruction, and not silver,{HR}And knowledge rather than choice gold;
 11For wisdom [is] better than rubies,{HR}And all the things that may be desired are not comparable to her.
 19My fruit [is] better than gold, yea than pure gold;{HR}And my revenue than choice silver. (Prov. 8:10‑11,19)
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Prov. 16:16• 16How much better is it to get wisdom than fine gold,{HR}And the getting of intelligence to be preferred to silver! (Prov. 16:16)
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Matt. 13:44‑46• 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.
 45Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like a man of merchandise seeking goodly pearls;
 46and having found one pearl of great value, he went and sold all whatever he had and bought it. (Matt. 13:44‑46)
• Then the law of God's mouth is precious above all, the expression of His own perfect mind and will, and His will about us. We live by it, but we live on it too, and with delight, as from Him and perfect and for us. (“Practical Reflections on the Psalms: Psalm 119:25-72” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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

W. Kelly Translation

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The law of thy mouth [is] better to me{HR}Than thousands of gold and silver.