Psalm 119:127

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Psalm 119:127 (WEB)
Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, more than pure gold.

Fathers and councils · 2

Augustine of Hippo

Augustine of Hippo, Expositions on the Psalms Psalm 119
““Therefore,” he saith, “I love Thy commandments above gold and topaz” (ver. 127).” — the author cites it
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Gregory of Nyssa

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“The foundation must by all means first be laid but over it, as the Apostle says, the edifice of gold and precious gems must be built; for so is the doing of the commandment put by the Prophet who cries, “I have loved Thy commandment above gold and many a precious stone.”” — editor's note: Ps. cxix. 127, LXX. (χρυσίον καὶ τοπάζιον).
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Cross-references · 3

Proverbs 11:22
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Matthew 7:6
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1 Corinthians 3:12
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VerseProverbs 11:22
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VerseMatthew 7:6
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Verse1 Corinthians 3:12
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PassageExpositions on the Psalms Psalm 119
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