Bible Strands
Psalms 119:72
The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses God directly, positioning the value of divine instruction between a reflection on affliction teaching statutes (119:71) and a petition for understanding to grasp commandments (119:73).
The words — The Hebrew תּוֹרַת פִּיךָ (to.rat pi/ka) renders literally as "the law of your mouth," establishing divine speech as the source of the instruction.
The thread — This valuation of divine instruction over wealth recurs in Proverbs 8:10, Psalm 19:10, and Psalm 119:127.
Why it lands — The text states that God's spoken law holds greater worth than vast material wealth, requiring a reader to prioritize spiritual instruction over financial accumulation.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
Cross-references
- Proverbs 8:10 Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.
- Psalms 19:10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.
- Psalms 119:127 Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold.
- Proverbs 16:16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
- Psalms 119:162 I rejoice in Your promise like one who finds great spoil.
- Matthew 13:44 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field.
- Psalms 119:14 I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies as much as in all riches.
- Psalms 119:111 Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
- Proverbs 8:19 My fruit is better than gold, pure gold, and my harvest surpasses choice silver.
- Proverbs 3:14 for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold.