Psalms 19:10

Psalms 19:10 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
• New International Version (NIV)They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb.
• English Standard Version (ESV)More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.
• New King James Version (NKJV)More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

Context of Psalms 19:10

8The precepts of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. 9The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the Lord are true, they are righteous altogether. They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb. 11Moreover, by them Your servant is warned [reminded, illuminated, and instructed]; In keeping them there is great reward. 12Who can understand his errors or omissions? Acquit me of hidden (unconscious, unintended) faults.

Psalms 19:10 word by word

הַֽנֶּחֱמָדִ֗ים מִ֭זָּהָב וּמִפַּ֣ז רָ֑ב וּמְתוּקִ֥ים מִ֝דְּבַ֗שׁ וְנֹ֣פֶת צוּפִֽים׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• More to be desiredחָמַדchâmad · to desireH2530
• than goldזָהָבzâhâb · goldH2091
• yea, than muchרַבrab · manyH7227
• fine goldפַּזpâz · pure goldH6337
• sweeterמָתוֹקmâthôq mâthûq · sweetH4966
• also than honeyדְּבַשׁdebash · honeyH1706
• and the honeycombצוּףtsûph · honeycombH6688
• and the honeycombנֹ֫פֶתnôpheth · honeyH5317

Cross-references for Psalms 19:10

• Psalms 119:72The law from Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
• Job 28:15It cannot be obtained for pure gold, Nor can silver be weighed as its price.
• Proverbs 3:13Happy [blessed, considered fortunate, to be admired] is the man who finds [skillful and godly] wisdom, And the man who gains understanding and insight [learning from God’s word and life’s experiences],
• Proverbs 8:10Take my instruction rather than [seeking] silver, And take knowledge rather than choicest gold,
• Proverbs 16:16How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.
• Psalms 63:5My soul [my life, my very self] is satisfied as with marrow and fatness, And my mouth offers praises [to You] with joyful lips.
• Psalms 119:103How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth!
• Job 23:12I have not departed from the commandment of His lips; I have kept the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.
• Proverbs 24:13My son, eat honey, because it is good, And the drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste.
• 1 Samuel 14:26When the people entered the forest, the honey was dripping, but no man put his hand to his mouth [to taste it], because the people feared the oath [of Saul].

Commentaries on Psalms 19:10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10More to be desired are they than gold - This is strictly true; but who believes it? By most men gold is preferred both to God and his judgments; and they will barter every heavenly portion for gold and silver! Sweeter also than honey - To those whose mental taste is rectified, who have a spiritual discernment. Honey-comb - Honey is sweet; but honey just out of the comb has a sweetness, richness and flavour, far beyond what it has after it becomes exposed…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10More to be desired are they than gold - That is, his law; or, as in the preceding verse, his judgments. They are more valuable than gold; they are of such a nature that the soul should more desire to be in possession of them than to be in possession of gold, and should value them more. The psalmist here and in the following verses describes his estimate of the worth of revealed truth as he perceived it. In the previous verses he had shown its value in the…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-10Verses 7-10 The Holy Scripture is of much greater benefit to us than day or night, than the air we breathe, or the light of the sun. To recover man out of his fallen state, there is need of the word of God. The word translated "law," may be rendered doctrine, and be understood as meaning all that teaches us true religion. The whole is perfect; its tendency is to convert or turn the soul from sin and the world, to God and holiness. It shows our sinfulness…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7-11God's instructions to humans show his character and wisdom. His guidance is valuable and enjoyable (Psalm 119:103). It nurtures the individual (Proverbs 16:24; 24:14) and holds more value than material possessions (Psalm 81:13–16).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-141. the glory of God--is the sum of His perfections (Psa 24:7-10; Ro 1:20). firmament--another word for "heavens" (Ge 1:8). handywork--old English for "work of His hands."Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 19:10

• Affections
• Word of God

In the dictionaries

• Astronomy
• Declare
• Error
• Fear
• Glory
• Gold
• Honey
• Keep
• Meditation
• Moreover

Commentaries on Psalms 19

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings