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 commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving insight for living. 9Reverence for the Lord is pure, lasting forever. The laws of the Lord are true; each one is fair. They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb. 11They are a warning to your servant, a great reward for those who obey them. 12How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these 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 119:72Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver.
• Job 28:15It cannot be bought with gold. It cannot be purchased with silver.
• Proverbs 3:13Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding.
• Proverbs 8:10Choose my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.
• Proverbs 16:16How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than silver!
• Psalms 63:5You satisfy me more than the richest feast. I will praise you with songs of joy.
• Psalms 119:103How sweet your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey.
• Job 23:12I have not departed from his commands, but have treasured his words more than daily food.
• Proverbs 24:13My child, eat honey, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to the taste.
• 1 Samuel 14:26They didn’t dare touch the honey because they all feared the oath they had taken.

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

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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