119:72 The law you have revealed is more important to me
than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. 1
119:111 I claim your rules as my permanent possession,
for they give me joy. 2
15:16 As your words came to me I drank them in, 3
and they filled my heart with joy and happiness
because I belong to you. 4
1 tn Heb “better to me [is] the law of your mouth than thousands of gold and silver.”
2 tn Heb “for the joy of my heart [are] they.”
3 sn Heb “Your words were found and I ate them.” This along with Ezek 2:8–3:3 is a poetic picture of inspiration. The prophet accepted them, assimilated them, and made them such a part of himself that he spoke with complete assurance what he knew were God’s words.
4 tn Heb “Your name is called upon me.”