Psalm 119:72
72 The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.
Other Translations of Psalm 119:72
King James Version
72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
English Standard Version
72 The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
The Message
72 Truth from your mouth means more to me than striking it rich in a gold mine.
New King James Version
72 The law of Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of coins of gold and silver.
New Living Translation
72 Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 119:72
Commentary on Psalm 119:65-72
(Read Psalm 119:65-72)
However God has dealt with us, he has dealt with us better than we deserve; and all in love, and for our good. Many have knowledge, but little judgment; those who have both, are fortified against the snares of Satan, and furnished for the service of God. We are most apt to wander from God, when we are easy in the world. We should leave our concerns to the disposal of God, seeing we know not what is good for us. Lord, thou art our bountiful Benefactor; incline our hearts to faith and obedience. The psalmist will go on in his duty with constancy and resolution. The proud are full of the world, and its wealth and pleasures; these make them senseless, secure, and stupid. God visits his people with affliction, that they may learn his statutes. Not only God's promises, but even his law, his percepts, though hard to ungodly men, are desirable, and profitable, because they lead us with safety and delight unto eternal life.