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Psalms 119:127

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Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

For this reason I have greater love far your teachings than for gold, even for shining gold.

Free Bible Version

This is why I love your commandments more than gold, more than the finest gold.

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore loue I thy commandements aboue golde, yea, aboue most fine golde.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

Therefore I 'ahav ·affectionately love· your mitzvot ·instructions· more than gold, yes, more than pure gold.

Translation for Translators

Truly, I love ◄your commands/what you have commanded► more than I love gold; I love them more than I love very pure gold.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Truly I love your commandments more than gold, more than fine gold.

Noah Webster Bible

Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yes, above fine gold.

World English Bible

Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, more than pure gold.

Young's Literal Translation

Therefore I have loved Thy commands Above gold — even fine gold.

Context

Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet

¹²⁶It is time for the LORD to act, for they have broken Your law. ¹²⁷Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold. ¹²⁸Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way.

Summary

This verse expresses a deep reverence for God's commandments, stating that they are loved more than gold and are esteemed highly. It reflects the psalmist's unwavering commitment to following God's laws and living a righteous life. The comparison to gold emphasizes the incomparable value and worth of God's Word in guiding and shaping one's life. It serves as a reminder of the importance of treasuring and obeying God's instructions above all earthly possessions or desires.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Matthew Henry

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Therefore--that is, In view of these benefits, or, Because of the glory of Thy law, so much praised in the previous parts of the Psalm. I love . . . [and] Therefore (repeated)--All its precepts, on all subjects, are estimable for their purity, and lead one imbued with their spirit to hate all evil (Psa 19:10). The Word of God admits of no eclecticism; its least title is perfect (Psa 12:6; Mat 5:17-19).

Psalms 119:127

Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet

¹²⁶It is time for the LORD to act, for they have broken Your law. ¹²⁷Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold. ¹²⁸Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way.

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Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

For this reason I have greater love far your teachings than for gold, even for shining gold.

Free Bible Version

This is why I love your commandments more than gold, more than the finest gold.

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore loue I thy commandements aboue golde, yea, aboue most fine golde.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

Therefore I 'ahav ·affectionately love· your mitzvot ·instructions· more than gold, yes, more than pure gold.

Translation for Translators

Truly, I love ◄your commands/what you have commanded► more than I love gold; I love them more than I love very pure gold.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Truly I love your commandments more than gold, more than fine gold.

Noah Webster Bible

Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yes, above fine gold.

World English Bible

Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, more than pure gold.

Young's Literal Translation

Therefore I have loved Thy commands Above gold — even fine gold.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Matthew Henry

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Therefore--that is, In view of these benefits, or, Because of the glory of Thy law, so much praised in the previous parts of the Psalm. I love . . . [and] Therefore (repeated)--All its precepts, on all subjects, are estimable for their purity, and lead one imbued with their spirit to hate all evil (Psa 19:10). The Word of God admits of no eclecticism; its least title is perfect (Psa 12:6; Mat 5:17-19).