Psalms 119:14

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 119:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, As much as in all riches.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, As much as in all riches.
Psalms 119:14 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 119

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
14I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, As much as in all riches.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Let the words of my mouth, etc.] Meaning either his speech in common conversation, which should not be filthy and foolish, rotten and corrupt; but such as ministers grace to the hearer: or else his address to God, both in prayer and thanksgiving; and the meditation of my heart; his inward thoughts continually revolving in his mind; or his meditation on the word of God and divine things; or mental prayer, which is not expressed, only conceived in the mind; be acceptable in thy sight; as words and thoughts are, when they are according to the word of God; and as the sacrifices of prayer, whether vocal or mental, and of praise, are through Jesus Christ our Lord. The psalmist, in order to…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I have rejoiced ... - I do rejoice; I exult in this; I find my happiness there. The word expresses a high degree of joy. As much as in all riches - Hebrew, “as upon all wealth.” As people rejoice who have great wealth. I find my happiness in religion, as if in the possession of real wealth. Proverbs 10:22. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“119:14 God’s wisdom is far greater than any riches humans seek (119:72, 127; Prov 3:14-15).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“rejoiced: Psa 119:47, Psa 119:72, Psa 119:77, Psa 119:111, Psa 119:127, Psa 119:162, Psa 19:9, Psa 19:10, Psa 112:1; Job 23:12; Jer 15:16; Mat 13:44; Act 2:41-47 Psalms 119:15”
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