Psalm 119:9-16 Part 6

            BETH

How can a young person stay pure?

    By obeying your word.

I have tried hard to find you--

    don't let me wander from your commands.

I have hidden your word in my heart,

    that I might not sin against you.

I praise you, O LORD;

    teach me your decrees.

I have recited aloud

    all the regulations you have given us.

I have rejoiced in your laws

    as much as in riches.

I will study your commandments

    and reflect on your ways.

I will delight in your decrees

    and not forget your word. 

 

I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches.

Psalm 119:111  

Your laws are my treasure;

    they are my heart's delight.  (see Psalm 119:105-112)

Psalm 119:127  

Truly, I love your commands

    more than gold, even the finest gold.  (see Psalm 119:121-128)

Proverbs 2:14-15  

For wisdom is more profitable than silver, 

    and her wages are better than gold.

Wisdom is more precious than rubies;

    nothing you desire can compare with her.  (see Proverbs 3:13-20)

Proverbs 8:10-11  

Choose my instruction rather than silver,

    and knowledge rather than pure gold.

For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies.

    Nothing you desire can compare with it.  

Proverbs 8:19  

My gifts are better than gold, even purest gold,

    my wages are better than sterling silver!  (see all Proverbs 8)

 

(parentheses are mine)

 

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