Psalms 119:127
For this reason I have greater love far your teachings than for gold, even for shining gold.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.
In Context
126It is time, O Lord, for you to let your work be seen; for they have made your law without effect.
128Because of it I keep straight in all things by your orders; and I am a hater of every false way.
Cross References
Psalms 119:14I have taken as much delight in the way of your unchanging word, as in all wealth.
Psalms 119:72The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.
Proverbs 8:11For wisdom is better than jewels, and all things which may be desired are nothing in comparison with her.
Matthew 13:45Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a trader searching for beautiful jewels.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:127
126 It is time for thee, Lord , to work: for they have made void thy law. Here is, 1. A complaint of the daring impiety of the wicked. David, having in himself a holy indignation at it, humbly represents it to God: "Lord, there are those that have made void thy law, have set thee and thy government at defiance, and have done what in them lay to cancel and vacate the obligation of thy commands." Those that sin through infirmity transgress the law, but presumptuous sinners do in effect make void the law, saying, Who… Read the whole commentary →