Psalms 119:14

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

בְּדֶ֖רֶךְ עֵדְוֺתֶ֥יךָ שַּׂ֗[t]‬שְׂתִּי כְּעַ֣ל כָּל־הֽוֹן׃

Transliteration

In-dereḵ ʿēdəwōtêḵā śaśtî as-over all-hôn

Grammar Details

• In-*dereḵ*: preposition *bə* + masculine singular construct - in way of
• *ʿēdəwōtêḵā*: feminine plural noun + 2nd person masculine singular suffix - your testimonies
• *śaśtî*: Qal perfect 1st person singular - I have rejoiced
• as-over all-*hôn*: preposition *kə* + preposition *ʿal* + noun *kol* + masculine singular noun - as over all wealth

Word Meanings

• *dereḵ*: way/path/journey/manner
• *ʿēdəwōtêḵā*: your testimonies/witnesses/decrees
• *śaśtî*: I have rejoiced/been glad/delighted
• *hôn*: wealth/riches/substance

Referenced Verses

• Ps 119:162 : 162 I rejoice at thy word, As one that findeth great spoil.
• Jer 15:16 : 16 Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy words were unto me a joy and the rejoicing of my heart: for I am called by thy name, O Jehovah, God of hosts.
• Ps 119:111 : 111 Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; For they are the rejoicing of my heart.
• Ps 119:127 : 127 Therefore I love thy commandments Above gold, yea, above fine gold.
• Matt 13:44 : 44 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in the field; which a man found, and hid; and in his joy he goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
• Job 23:12 : 12 I have not gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured up the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
• Ps 19:9-9 : 9 The fear of Jehovah is clean, enduring for ever: The ordinances of Jehovah are true, [and] righteous altogether. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the droppings of the honeycomb.
• Ps 112:1 : 1 Praise ye Jehovah. Blessed is the man that feareth Jehovah, That delighteth greatly in his commandments.
• Ps 119:47 : 47 And I will delight myself in thy commandments, Which I have loved.
• Ps 119:72 : 72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver.
• Ps 119:77 : 77 Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live; For thy law is my delight.
• Acts 2:41-47 : 41 They then that {G780} received his word were baptized: and there were added [unto them] in that day about three thousand souls. 42 And {G2258} they continued stedfastly in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. 44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common; 45 and they sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all, according as any man had need. 46 And day by day, continuing stedfastly with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread at home, they took their food with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 praising God, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to them day by day those that were saved.