New English Translation
Psalms 19:10
10They are of greater value than gold, than even a great amount of pure gold; they bring greater delight than honey, than even the sweetest honey from a honeycomb.
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 Lord’s precepts are fair and make one joyful. The Lord’s commands are pure and give insight for life. 9The commands to fear the Lord are right and endure forever. The judgments given by the Lord are trustworthy and absolutely just. They are of greater value than gold, than even a great amount of pure gold; they bring greater delight than honey, than even the sweetest honey from a honeycomb. 11Yes, your servant finds moral guidance there; those who obey them receive a rich reward. 12Who can know all his errors? Please do not punish me for sins I am unaware of.
Read all of Psalms 19Psalms 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 you have revealed is more important to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. י (Yod)
- Job 28:15Fine gold cannot be given in exchange for it, nor can its price be weighed out in silver.
- Proverbs 3:13Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.
- Proverbs 8:10Receive my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.
- Proverbs 16:16How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.
- Psalms 63:5As if with choice meat you satisfy my soul. My mouth joyfully praises you,
- Psalms 119:103Your words are sweeter in my mouth than honey!
- Job 23:12I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my allotted portion.
- Proverbs 24:13Eat honey, my child, for it is good, and honey from the honeycomb is sweet to your taste.
- 1 Samuel 14:26When the army entered the forest, they saw the honey flowing, but no one ate any of it, for the army was afraid of the oath.
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
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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
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