I have rejoicedin the wayof Your testimonies,As muchas in allriches.
"I have not departedfrom the commandof His lips;I have treasuredthe wordsof His mouthmorethanmy necessaryfood.
Praisethe LORD!How blessedis the manwho fearsthe LORD,Who greatlydelightsin His commandments.
I have inheritedYour testimoniesforever,For they are the joyof my heart.
ThereforeI loveYour commandmentsAbovegold,yes, abovefinegold.
I rejoiceat Your word,As one who findsgreatspoil.
I shall delightin Your commandments,WhichI love.
The lawof Your mouthis betterto me Thanthousandsof goldand silver[pieces]. Yodh.
May Your compassioncometo me that I may live,For Your lawis my delight.
Your wordswere foundand I atethem, And Your wordsbecamefor me a joyand the delightof my heart;For I have been calledby Your name,O LORDGodof hosts.
"The kingdomof heavenis likea treasurehiddenin the field,whicha manfoundand hid[again]; and from joyover it he goesand sellsallthat he hasand buysthat field.
