“But that this is not gained, save through love, wherein he who doeth them hath delight, on which account it is said, "In Thy sweetness teach me Thy righteousnesses:" the following verse showeth, wherein he saith, "The law of Thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver" [Psalm 119:72]: so that love lo…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — ON THE PSALMS, Psalm 119
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72The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
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70Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.
71It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
— Psalms 119:72 —
73Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
74They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.