Psalms 119:72 nasb — The law of Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of gold and silver pieces.

NASB

"The law of Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of gold and silver pieces."

— Psalms 119:72, NASB

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Psalms 119 — Context

69

The arrogant have forged a lie against me; With all my heart I will observe Your precepts.

70

Their heart is covered with fat, But I delight in Your law.

71

It is good for me that I was afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes.

72

The law of Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of gold and silver pieces.

73

Your hands made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments.

74

May those who fear You see me and be glad, Because I wait for Your word.

75

I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, And that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.

Psalms 119:72 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:72 say?
Psalms 119:72 in the NASB reads: “The law of Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of gold and silver pieces.”
Where is Psalms 119:72 in the Bible?
Psalms 119:72 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 72.
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 119:72.
What translation should I read Psalms 119:72 in?
Psalms 119:72 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 119:72?
Psalms 119:72 reads (NASB): “The law of Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of gold and silver pieces.” 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.
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