Psalm 119:127
Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.
Cross-references
Psalm 119:72 similarly values God's law above thousands of gold and silver—reinforcing the same comparison to precious metal.
Psalm 119:14 rejoices in God's testimonies as much as riches—direct parallel to loving commandments above gold within the same psalm.
In Psalm 119:47, the psalmist also delights in God's commandments, echoing the same love for them above gold expressed here.
In Psalm 119:97, the psalmist declares love for God's law, reinforcing the same devotion to commandments above treasure.
In Psalm 119:111, God's testimonies are called the joy of the heart, paralleling the valuation of commandments above gold.
Psalm 19:10 describes God's rules as more desirable than fine gold—a close parallel to loving commandments more than gold.
Psalm 19:7 calls the law perfect, reviving the soul—grounds why the psalmist loves it above gold.
In 1 John 5:3, love for God is shown by keeping his commands, directly connecting to loving the commandments themselves.
Job 23:12 says he treasured God's words more than food—directly parallel to preferring commandments above gold. Both value God's word supremely.
In 1 Timothy 1:8, Paul affirms the law is good when used properly, echoing the psalmist's high regard for the commandments.
In Proverbs 8:10, wisdom's instruction is valued above silver and gold, directly paralleling the love for commandments above gold.
In Romans 7:22, Paul similarly delights in God's law, reflecting the same inner love for the commandments.
In Romans 7:12, Paul declares the law holy and good, affirming the high value placed on commandments here.
In Proverbs 2:4, the search for wisdom is compared to seeking silver and treasure, similar to valuing commandments above gold.
In 2 Corinthians 3:7, the law is called 'the ministry that brought death' — a contrasting view to the psalm's love for the law.
Proverbs 3:13-18 extols wisdom as more profitable than silver and gold—broadening the theme of valuing divine instruction over wealth.
In Luke 8:15, those who hear and retain God's word with a good heart produce fruit, paralleling the love for commandments here.
Matthew 13:46 portrays a merchant selling all for one pearl—mirroring the psalmist's valuing commandments above gold. Both illustrate supreme treasure.
Proverbs 16:16 states it is better to get wisdom than gold—echoing the psalmist's prioritization of God's word over riches.
Proverbs 8:11 says wisdom is better than jewels and surpasses all desires—paralleling the surpassing value of God's commandments.
Deuteronomy 4:8 asks what nation has such righteous laws—highlighting the law's excellence that the psalmist treasures above gold.
Nehemiah 9:13 praises God for giving right rules and good statutes—the same commandments the psalmist loves above gold.