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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/119.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/119.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/119.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies as much as in all riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as <i>much as</i> in all riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As <i>much as</i> in all riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />I have rejoiced in the way of Thy testimonies, As much as in all riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I rejoice in the way revealed by your decrees as much as in all riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I rejoice in the way revealed by Your decrees as much as in all riches. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, As much as in all riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Obeying your instructions brings as much happiness as being rich. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I find joy in the way [shown by] your written instructions more than I find joy in all kinds of riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I delight in following your commands more than in having great wealth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I find joy in the path of your decrees, as if I owned all kinds of riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies as much as in all riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I rejoice in the lifestyle prescribed by your rules as if they were riches of all kinds. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I have rejoiced in the way of your testimonies, as much as in all riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I have rejoiced in the way of your testimonies, as much as in all riches. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, "" As over all wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> In the way of Thy testimonies I have joyed, As over all wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />In the way of thy testimonies I rejoiced as by all riches.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I have been delighted in the way of thy testimonies, as in all riches. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:14>I have been delighted in the way of your testimonies, as if in all riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I find joy in the way of your testimonies more than in all riches. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I delight in the way of your decrees as much as in all riches.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I have been delighted in the way of thy testimonies, more than in all riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I have loved the way of your testimonies more than all riches!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />I have rejoiced in the way of Thy testimonies, As much as in all riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />I have delighted in the way of thy testimonies, <i>as much</i> as in all riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=15033" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>With my lips I proclaim all the judgments of Your mouth. <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7797.htm" title="7797: śaś·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To exult, rejoice. Or siys; a primitive root; to be bright, i.e. Cheerful.">I rejoice</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: bə·ḏe·reḵ (Prep-b:: N-csc) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">in the way</a> <a href="/hebrew/5715.htm" title="5715: ‘ê·ḏə·wō·ṯe·ḵā (N-fpc:: 2ms) -- Testimony. Feminine of ed; testimony.">of Your testimonies</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: kə·‘al (Prep-k) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">as much as in</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1952.htm" title="1952: hō·wn (N-ms) -- Wealth, sufficiency. From the same as huwn in the sense of 'own; wealth; by implication, enough.">riches.</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>I will meditate on Your precepts and regard Your ways.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/19-8.htm">Psalm 19:8-10</a></span><br />The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. / The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. / They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Psalm 112:1</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Proverbs 3:13-15</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/1-2.htm">Psalm 1:2</a></span><br />But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4</a></span><br />Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/40-8.htm">Psalm 40:8</a></span><br />I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-72.htm">Psalm 119:72</a></span><br />The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-111.htm">Psalm 119:111</a></span><br />Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-162.htm">Psalm 119:162</a></span><br />I rejoice in Your promise like one who finds great spoil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-10.htm">Proverbs 8:10-11</a></span><br />Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. / For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-18.htm">Proverbs 8:18-19</a></span><br />With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and righteousness. / My fruit is better than gold, pure gold, and my harvest surpasses choice silver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">Matthew 13:44</a></span><br />The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a></span><br />But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-28.htm">Luke 11:28</a></span><br />But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-11.htm">John 15:11</a></span><br />I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I have rejoiced in the way of your testimonies, as much as in all riches.</p><p class="hdg">rejoiced</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-47.htm">Psalm 119:47,72,77,111,127,162</a></b></br> And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/19-9.htm">Psalm 19:9,10</a></b></br> The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD <i>are</i> true <i>and</i> righteous altogether… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Psalm 112:1</a></b></br> Praise ye the LORD. Blessed <i>is</i> the man <i>that</i> feareth the LORD, <i>that</i> delighteth greatly in his commandments.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/118-24.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/psalms/109-13.htm">Following</a> <a href="/psalms/118-7.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">Joyed</a> <a href="/psalms/118-24.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/105-38.htm">Rejoiced</a> <a href="/psalms/97-8.htm">Rejoices</a> <a href="/psalms/112-3.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/psalms/119-12.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/psalms/119-2.htm">Testimonies</a> <a href="/psalms/119-2.htm">Unchanging</a> <a href="/psalms/119-9.htm">Way</a> <a href="/psalms/112-3.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/psalms/119-11.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-16.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-8.htm">Following</a> <a href="/psalms/119-40.htm">Great</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-3.htm">Joyed</a> <a href="/psalms/119-74.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/122-1.htm">Rejoiced</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-10.htm">Rejoices</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-16.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/psalms/119-16.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/psalms/119-22.htm">Testimonies</a> <a href="/psalms/119-22.htm">Unchanging</a> <a href="/psalms/119-21.htm">Way</a> <a href="/psalms/119-162.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/psalms/119-16.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 119</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-2.htm">Aleph.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-9.htm">Beth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-17.htm">Gimel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-25.htm">Daleth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-33.htm">He</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-41.htm">Waw</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-49.htm">Zayin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-57.htm">Heth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">65. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-65.htm">Teth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">73. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-73.htm">Yodh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">81. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-81.htm">Kaph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">89. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Lamedh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">97. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Mem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">105. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Nun</a></span><br><span class="reftext">113. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-113.htm">Samekh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">121. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-121.htm">Ayin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">129. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-129.htm">Pe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">137. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-137.htm">Tsadhe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">145. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-145.htm">Qoph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">153. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-153.htm">Resh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">161. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-161.htm">Sin and Shin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">169. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-169.htm">Taw</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This joy is not merely emotional but reflects a commitment to living according to God's will. The "way" suggests a path or lifestyle shaped by God's testimonies, which are His revealed truths and commands. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of delighting in God's law, as seen in <a href="/psalms/1-2.htm">Psalm 1:2</a>, where the righteous person meditates on the law day and night. The joy found in God's testimonies contrasts with the burdensome view of the law seen in some other contexts, highlighting a heart transformed by God's grace.<p><b>as much as in all riches</b><br>The comparison to "all riches" underscores the immense value the psalmist places on God's testimonies. In ancient Israel, wealth was often seen as a sign of God's blessing, yet the psalmist values spiritual wealth over material wealth. This reflects the biblical principle that spiritual treasures are of greater worth than earthly ones, as echoed in <a href="/proverbs/8-10.htm">Proverbs 8:10-11</a>, where wisdom is valued above silver and gold. The New Testament reinforces this idea in <a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a>, where Jesus teaches about storing up treasures in heaven. The psalmist's perspective challenges believers to prioritize spiritual growth and obedience to God over the pursuit of material gain.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/psalmist.htm">Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Psalm 119</a>, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses deep devotion and delight in God's law.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The divine author of the testimonies and laws that the psalmist treasures.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to whom the law was given, serving as the context for the psalmist's reflections on God's word.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/v/value_of_god's_word.htm">Value of God's Word</a></b><br>The psalmist equates the joy found in God's testimonies with the joy found in great wealth, suggesting that spiritual riches surpass material wealth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_obedience.htm">Joy in Obedience</a></b><br>True joy is found in following God's ways. The psalmist's delight in God's testimonies serves as a model for finding joy in obedience to God's commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prioritizing_spiritual_riches.htm">Prioritizing Spiritual Riches</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to prioritize spiritual growth and understanding of God's word over the pursuit of material wealth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contentment_in_god's_provision.htm">Contentment in God's Provision</a></b><br>The psalmist's contentment in God's testimonies challenges believers to find satisfaction in God's provision and guidance rather than in worldly possessions.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches</span> (comp. ver. 72). God's Word is a treasure, beyond expression precious, calculated to rejoice the heart of all such as possess it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">I rejoice</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׂ֗שְׂתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(śaś·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7797.htm">Strong's 7797: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be bright, cheerful</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the way</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּדֶ֖רֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḏe·reḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Your testimonies</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵדְוֺתֶ֥יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·ḏə·wō·ṯe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5715.htm">Strong's 5715: </a> </span><span class="str2">Testimony</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as much as in</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּעַ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(kə·‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">riches.</span><br /><span class="heb">הֽוֹן׃</span> <span class="translit">(hō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1952.htm">Strong's 1952: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wealth, sufficiency</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-14.htm">Psalm 119:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-14.htm">Psalm 119:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-14.htm">Psalm 119:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-14.htm">Psalm 119:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-14.htm">Psalm 119:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-14.htm">Psalm 119:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-14.htm">Psalm 119:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-14.htm">Psalm 119:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-14.htm">Psalm 119:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-14.htm">Psalm 119:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-14.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:14 I have rejoiced in the way (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:15" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>