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Psalms 119:72 Cross-References
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“The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.”
Psalms 119:72 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 119:72
The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver (טוֹב לִי תוֹרַת־פִּיךָ מֵאַלְפֵי זָהָב וָכָסֶף). This Yodh (י) stanza climaxes with radical economic theology: God's torah (instruction) exceeds infinite material wealth. The Hebrew me'alfei (thousands upon thousands) emphasizes not mere preference but infinite disproportion—no quantity of precious metals approaches Scripture's value.Paul echoes this in Philippians 3:8, counting all things as dung compared to knowing Christ. The psalmist's li (to me) makes this intensely personal—not theoretical but experiential valuatio...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 119:72
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“Receive my instruction”
“yes”
“yes”
“as one who finds great spoil.”
“to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.”
“as much as in all riches.”
“for they are the joy of my heart.”
“yes”
“and her return is better than fine gold.”