Psalms 119:14

KJV1611 – Modern English

I have rejoiced in the way of Your 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

Other Translations

• Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

  I rejoice in following Your testimonies as much as in great riches.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

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

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  I haue as greate delite in the waye of thy testimonies, as in all maner of riches.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  I haue had as great delight in the way of thy testimonies, as in all riches.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  I am delighted in the way of thy testimonies: as in all maner of riches.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

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

• Webster's Bible (1833)

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

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  In the way of Thy testimonies I have joyed, As over all wealth.

• American Standard Version (1901)

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

• American Standard Version (1901)

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

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  I have taken as much delight in the way of your unchanging word, as in all wealth.

• World English Bible (2000)

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

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  I rejoice in the lifestyle prescribed by your rules as if they were riches of all kinds.

Referenced Verses

• Ps 119:162 : 162 I rejoice at Your word as one who finds great treasure.
• Jer 15:16 : 16 Your words were found, and I ate them; and your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart: for I am called by your name, O LORD God of hosts.
• Ps 119:111 : 111 Your testimonies I have taken as a heritage forever, for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
• Ps 119:127 : 127 Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, yes, than fine gold.
• Matt 13:44 : 44 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.
• Job 23:12 : 12 Nor have I departed from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
• Ps 19:9-9 : 9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
• Ps 112:1 : 1 Praise the LORD. Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.
• Ps 119:47 : 47 And I will delight myself in Your commandments, which I love.
• Ps 119:72 : 72 The law of Your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.
• Ps 119:77 : 77 Let Your tender mercies come to me, that I may live, for Your law is my delight.
• Acts 2:41-47 : 41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them. 42 They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 Fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. 44 Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, 45 And sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. 46 So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, 47 Praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.