Psalms 119:127 net — For this reason I love your commands more than gold, even purest gold.

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"For this reason I love your commands more than gold, even purest gold."

— Psalms 119:127, NET Bible

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KJV
“Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.”
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ASV
“Therefore I love thy commandments Above gold, yea, above fine gold. ”
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WEB
“Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, more than pure gold.”
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BBE
“For this reason I have greater love far your teachings than for gold, even for shining gold.”
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KJVA
“Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.”
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Psalms 119 — Context

124

Show your servant your loyal love! Teach me your statutes!

125

I am your servant. Give me insight, so that I can understand your rules.

126

It is time for the LORD to act– they break your law!

127

For this reason I love your commands more than gold, even purest gold.

128

For this reason I carefully follow all your precepts. I hate all deceitful actions.

129

פ(Pe) Your rules are marvelous. Therefore I observe them.

130

Your instructions are a doorway through which light shines. They give insight to the untrained.

Psalms 119:127 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:127 say?

Psalms 119:127 in the NET Bible reads: “For this reason I love your commands more than gold, even purest gold.”

Where is Psalms 119:127 in the Bible?

Psalms 119:127 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 127.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 119:127.

What translation should I read Psalms 119:127 in?

Psalms 119:127 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 119:127?

Psalms 119:127 reads (NET): “For this reason I love your commands more than gold, even purest gold.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 119:127 net — For this reason I love your commands more than gold, even purest gold.

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