Psalms 119:72

72 The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.

Psalms 119:72 in Other Translations

KJV
72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
ESV
72 The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
NLT
72 Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver.
MSG
72 Truth from your mouth means more to me than striking it rich in a gold mine.
CSB
72 Instruction from Your lips is better for me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.

Psalms 119:72 In-Context

70 Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law.
71 It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.
72 The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.
73 Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands.
74 May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S Job 28:17; S Psalms 19:10; Pr 8:10-11,19
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