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.
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb.

Context of Psalms 19:10

8The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. 9The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the Lord are firm, and all of them are righteous. They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb. 11By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward. 12But who can discern their own errors? Forgive my hidden 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 more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.
• Job 28:15It cannot be bought with the finest gold, nor can its price be weighed out in silver.
• Proverbs 3:13Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding,
• Proverbs 8:10Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold,
• Proverbs 16:16How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!
• Psalms 63:5I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you.
• Psalms 119:103How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
• Job 23:12I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread.
• Proverbs 24:13Eat honey, my son, for it is good; honey from the comb is sweet to your taste.
• 1 Samuel 14:26When they went into the woods, they saw the honey oozing out; yet no one put his hand to his mouth, because they feared 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

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