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Psalm 119

Psa. 119:14 KJV (With Strong’s)

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I have rejoiced
suws (Hebrew #7797)
a primitive root; to be bright, i.e. cheerful
KJV usage: be glad, X greatly, joy, make mirth, rejoice.
Pronounce: soos
Origin: or siys {sece}
in the way
derek (Hebrew #1870)
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
KJV usage: along, away, because of, + by, conversation, custom, (east-)ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-)way(-side), whither(-soever).
Pronounce: deh'-rek
Origin: from 1869
of thy testimonies
`eduwth (Hebrew #5715)
testimony
KJV usage: testimony, witness.
Pronounce: ay-dooth'
Origin: feminine of 5707
, as much as in
`al (Hebrew #5921)
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications (as follow)
KJV usage: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, X as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, X both and, by (reason of), X had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-)on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, X with.
Pronounce: al
Origin: properly, the same as 5920 used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following)
all riches
hown (Hebrew #1952)
wealth; by implication, enough
KJV usage: enough, + for nought, riches, substance, wealth.
Pronounce: hone
Origin: from the same as 1951 in the sense of 202
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rejoiced.
Psa. 119:47,72,77,111,127,162• 47And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved;
 72The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
 77Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live; for thy law is my delight.
 111Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
 127Therefore I love thy commandments above gold, yea, above fine gold.
 162I have joy in thy *word, as one that findeth great spoil. (Psa. 119:47,72,77,111,127,162)
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Psa. 19:9‑10• 9The fear of Jehovah is clean, enduring for ever; the judgments of Jehovah are truth, they are righteous altogether:
 10They are more precious than gold, yea, than much fine gold; and sweeter than honey and the dropping of the honeycomb. (Psa. 19:9‑10)
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Psa. 112:1• 1Hallelujah! Blessed is the man that feareth Jehovah, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. (Psa. 112:1)
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Job 23:12• 12Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have laid up the words of his mouth more than the purpose of my own heart. (Job 23:12)
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Jer. 15:16• 16Thy words were found, and I did eat them, and thy words were unto me the joy and rejoicing of my heart; for I am called by thy name, O Jehovah, God of hosts. (Jer. 15:16)
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Matt. 13:44• 44The kingdom of the heavens is like a treasure hid in the field, which a man having found has hid, and for the joy of it goes and sells all whatever he has, and buys that field. (Matt. 13:44)
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Acts 2:41‑47• 41Those then who had accepted his word were baptised; and there were added in that day about three thousand souls.
 42And they persevered in the teaching and fellowship of the apostles, in breaking of bread and prayers.
 43And fear was upon every soul, and many wonders and signs took place through the apostles' means.
 44And all that believed were together, and had all things common,
 45and sold their possessions and substance, and distributed them to all, according as any one might have need.
 46And every day, being constantly in the temple with one accord, and breaking bread in the house, they received their food with gladness and simplicity of heart,
 47praising God, and having favour with all the people; and the Lord added to the assembly daily those that were to be saved. (Acts 2:41‑47)
• From a heart that is in the enjoyment of God’s testimonies (vs. 14). (“Psalm 119:9-16: Division 2 (Beth)” by H. Smith)
• God's testimonies become the riches of the soul. The possession of heaven somewhat modifies this; yet, still, for here below, the way of God's testimonies are joy, moral joy, as riches would be to men. (“Practical Reflections on the Psalms: Psalm 119:1-24” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all wealth.