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John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 119:14

I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as [much as] in all riches.

Ver. 14. I have rejoiced] Heb. I have inwardly rejoiced. Pleasures of the mind are unspeakably joyous. Eudoxus was content to have been burnt by the sun presently, might he but come so near it as to learn the nature of it. Pliny perished by peeping into the fire of Etna. Archimedes lost his life by being too intent upon his mathematical studies.

As much as in all riches] Heb. in all opulency and affluence.

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