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Berean Standard Bible

“The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.”

Psalms 119:72

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Study note

This verse comes from the section of Psalm 119 for the letter Teth, where the writer reflects on how affliction has taught him God's ways. He has been slandered by proud people, yet he holds fast to God's teaching.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

World English Bible (WEB)

The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

King James Version (KJV)

The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The law of thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver. YODH.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mejor me es la ley de tu boca, que millares de oro y plata.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Ellas son para mí más valiosas que millones en oro y plata.

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