Psalms 119 · Verse 14

Psalms 119:14

I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
Psalms 119:14, King James Version

Psalms 119:14 in other translations

BSBI rejoice in the way of Your testimonies as much as in all riches.
WEBI have rejoiced in the way of your testimonies, as much as in all riches.
ASVI have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, As much as in all riches.
YLTIn the way of Thy testimonies I have joyed, As over all wealth.
DARBYI have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all wealth.
BBEI have taken as much delight in the way of your unchanging word, as in all wealth.
WebsterI have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.

What does Psalms 119:14 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:10-16

10-16. We must carefully treasure up the word of God, declare it to others, meditate on it, and heartily delight in it; and then by His grace we shall act according to it. GIMEL. (Psa 119:17-24).

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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 14 I have rejoiced - 11. He must consider it his chief happiness to be found in the path of obedience, giving his whole heart and strength to God; and when enabled to do it, he should rejoice more in it than if he had gained thousands of gold and silver. O how great is the treasure of a tender and approving conscience!

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 119:9-16

To original corruption all have added actual sin. The ruin of the young is either living by no rule at all, or choosing false rules: let them walk by Scripture rules. To doubt of our own wisdom and strength, and to depend upon God, proves the purpose of holiness is sincere. God's word is treasure worth laying up, and there is no laying it up safe but in our hearts, that we may oppose God's precepts to the dominion…

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Psalms 119:14 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.

בְּדֶ֖רֶךְbe.De.rekhin [the] way ofH1870
עֵדְוֹתֶ֥יךָ'e.de.vo.Tei.khatestimonies yourH5715
שַׂ֗שְׂתִּיSas.tiI exultH7797
כְּעַ֣לke.'Alas onH5921
כָּל\־kol-allH3605
הֽוֹן\׃HonwealthH1952

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

Cross references for Psalms 119:14

  • Matthew 13:44

    Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.

  • Jeremiah 15:16

    Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O Lord God of hosts.

  • Psalms 119:162

    I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.

  • Psalms 112:1

    Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.

  • Psalms 19:9-10

    The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

  • Job 23:12

    Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.

  • Psalms 119:127

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

  • Psalms 119:111

    Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

  • Psalms 119:72

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

  • Psalms 119:77

    Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight.

  • Psalms 119:47

    And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.

  • Acts 2:41-47

    Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. And all that believed were together, and had all things common; …

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
rejoiced.
47,72,77,111,127,162; 19:9,10; 112:1; Job 23:12; Jer 15:16
Mt 13:44; Ac 2:41-47

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

Context

  • Psalms 119:13

    With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.

  • Psalms 119:14

    I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.

  • Psalms 119:15

    I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.

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Psalms 119:14 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Heme gozado en el camino de tus testimonios, como sobre toda riqueza.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		J’ai pris plaisir au chemin de tes témoignages, autant qu’à toutes les richesses.
German
Elberfelder 1871		An dem Wege deiner Zeugnisse habe ich mich erfreut wie über allen Reichtum.