I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
Parallel translations
- WEB I have rejoiced in the way of your testimonies, as much as in all riches.
- BSB I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies as much as in all riches.
- NKJV I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches.
- NASB I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches.
- NLT I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches.
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Quick answer
The psalmist rejoices in God's testimonies as much as in all riches. It matters because God's word is treasured above material wealth by those who love Him.
Overview
Delight in the way of God's testimonies is compared to the joy of great riches, revealing the psalmist's true values. God's word is his greatest treasure. This foreshadows the surpassing worth of knowing Christ, beside whom Paul counted all earthly gain as loss.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 12
- Matt 13:44Again, 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.
- Jer 15:16Thy 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.
- Ps 119:162I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
- Ps 112:1Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
- Ps 19:9–10The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
- Job 23:12Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
- Ps 119:127Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.
- Ps 119:111Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
- Ps 119:72The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
- Ps 119:77Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight.
- Ps 119:47And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.
- Acts 2:41–47Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
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