Psalms 119 · Verse 127

Psalms 119:127

Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.
Psalms 119:127, King James Version

Psalms 119:127 in other translations

BSBTherefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold.
WEBTherefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, more than pure gold.
ASVTherefore I love thy commandments Above gold, yea, above fine gold.
YLTTherefore I have loved Thy commands Above gold--even fine gold.
DARBYTherefore I love thy commandments above gold, yea, above fine gold.
BBEFor this reason I have greater love far your teachings than for gold, even for shining gold.
WebsterTherefore I love thy commandments above gold; yes, above fine gold.

What does Psalms 119:127 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:127-128
127-128. 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; Mt 5:17-19). PE. (Psa 119:129-136).

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 127 Therefore I love thy commandments - I see thou wilt do all things well. I will trust in thee. Above gold - מזהב mizzahab, more than resplendent gold; gold without any stain or rust. Yea, above fine gold - ומפז umippaz, above solid gold; gold separated from the dross, perfectly refined.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 119:121-128

Happy is the man, who, acting upon gospel principles, does justice to all around. Christ our Surety, having paid our debt and ransom, secures all the blessings of salvation to every true believer. The psalmist expects the word of God's righteousness, and no other salvation than what is secured by that word, which cannot fall to the ground. We deserve no favour form God; we are most easy when we cast ourselves upon…

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Psalms 119:127 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

עַל\־'al-there-H5921
כֵּ֭ןken-foreH3651
אָהַ֣בְתִּי'a.Hav.tiI loveH157
מִצְוֹתֶ֑יךָmitz.vo.Tei.khacommandments yourH4687
מִזָּהָ֥בmi.za.Havmore than goldH2091
וּמִפָּֽז\׃u.mi.Pazand more than pure goldH6337

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 119:127

  • Psalms 19:10

    More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

  • Matthew 13:45-46

    Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.

  • Proverbs 8:11

    For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.

  • Proverbs 3:13-18

    Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. …

  • Proverbs 16:16

    How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

  • Psalms 119:72

    The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.

  • Ephesians 3:8

    Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
I love.
72; 19:10; Pr 3:13-18; 8:11; 16:16; Mt 13:45,46; Eph 3:8

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

Context

  • Psalms 119:126

    It is time for thee, Lord, to work: for they have made void thy law.

  • Psalms 119:127

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

  • Psalms 119:128

    Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.

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Psalms 119:127 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Por eso he amado tus mandamientos más que el oro, y más que oro muy puro.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		C’est pourquoi j’aime tes commandements plus que l’or, et que l’or épuré.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Darum liebe ich deine Gebote mehr als Gold und gediegenes Gold;