Psalms 119:127

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“Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold.”

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BSBPD

“Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Therefore I love thy commandments Above gold, yea, above fine gold.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“Therefore I have loved Thy commands Above gold--even fine gold.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Psalms 119:127 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Psalms 19:10They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.
  2. Psalms 119:14I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies as much as in all riches.
  3. Psalms 119:47I delight in Your commandments because I love them.
  4. Psalms 119:72The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
  5. Proverbs 3:13Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,
  6. Proverbs 8:11For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.
  7. Proverbs 16:16How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
  8. Matthew 13:45Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls.
  9. Ephesians 3:8Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,

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