Verse 127

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

Referenced Verses

  • Ps 19:10 : 10 They are of greater value than gold, than even a great amount of pure gold; they bring greater delight than honey, than even the sweetest honey from a honeycomb.
  • Ps 119:72 : 72 The law you have revealed is more important to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
  • Prov 3:13-18 : 13 Blessings of Obtaining Wisdom Blessed is the one who has found wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding. 14 For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her. 16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. 17 Her ways are very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful. 18 She is like a tree of life to those who grasp onto her, and everyone who takes hold of her will be blessed.
  • Prov 8:11 : 11 For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.
  • Prov 16:16 : 16 How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.
  • Matt 13:45-46 : 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. 46 When he found a pearl of great value, he went out and sold everything he had and bought it.
  • Eph 3:8 : 8 To me– less than the least of all the saints– this grace was given, to proclaim to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ