Better is the little of the righteous [who seek the will of God]
Than the abundance (riches) of many wicked (godless).

The words of his mouth were smoother than butter,
But his heart was hostile;
His words were softer than oil,
Yet they were drawn swords.

Who will bring me into the besieged city [of Petra]?
Who will lead me to Edom?

Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,
My lips shall praise You.

They (self-righteous hypocrites) also gave me gall [poisonous and bitter] for my food,
And for my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.

And it will please the Lord better than an ox
Or a young bull with horns and hoofs.

For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand [anywhere else];
I would rather stand [as a doorkeeper] at the threshold of the house of my God
Than to live [at ease] in the tents of wickedness.

Who will bring me into the fortified city [of Petra]?
Who will lead me to Edom?

It is better to take refuge in the Lord
Than to trust in man.

It is better to take refuge in the Lord
Than to trust in princes.

The law from Your mouth is better to me
Than thousands of gold and silver pieces.

I have better understanding and deeper insight than all my teachers [because of Your word],
For Your testimonies are my meditation.