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Psalms 19:11
11They are more desirable than gold, yes, more than much pure gold! They are sweeter than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.
Psalms 19:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
- New International Version (NIV)By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Moreover by them Your servant is warned, And in keeping them there is great reward.
Context of Psalms 19:11
9The precepts of Adonai are right, giving joy to the heart. The mitzvot of Adonai are pure, giving light to the eyes. 10The fear of Adonai is clean, enduring forever. The judgments of Adonai are true and altogether righteous. They are more desirable than gold, yes, more than much pure gold! They are sweeter than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. 12Moreover by them Your servant is warned. In keeping them there is great reward. 13Who can discern his errors? Cleanse me of hidden faults.
Read all of Psalms 19Psalms 19:11 word by word
גַּֽם־עַ֭בְדְּךָ נִזְהָ֣ר בָּהֶ֑ם בְּ֝שָׁמְרָ֗ם עֵ֣קֶב רָֽב׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 19:11
- Psalms 119:11I have treasured Your word in my heart, so I might not sin against You.
- 2 Chronicles 19:10When any dispute comes to you from your kinsmen who live in their cities, whether bloodshed, or concerning Torah, mitzvot, statutes or ordinances, you must warn them so that they will not be guilty before Adonai. Otherwise wrath will come upon you and your kinsmen. Act accordingly and you will not be guilty.
- Proverbs 6:22When you walk, they will guide you. When you lie down, they will watch over you, and when you wake up, they will speak to you.
- Ezekiel 3:17“Son of man, I have appointed you as a watchman for the house of Israel. When you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me.
- Ezekiel 33:3If, when he sees the sword coming upon the land, he blows the shofar and warns the people,
- Matthew 3:7But when he saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his immersion, he said to them, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?
- Acts 20:31Therefore be alert, remembering that night and day for three years I did not stop warning you with tears.
- 1 Corinthians 4:14I do not write these things to make you ashamed, but to warn you as my dearly loved children.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14We urge you, brothers and sisters, correct the unruly, comfort the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
- Hebrews 11:7By faith Noah, when warned about events not yet seen, in holy fear prepared an ark for the safety of his household. Through faith he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.
- Proverbs 3:16Length of days is in her right hand. In her left hand are riches and honor.
- Proverbs 11:18The wicked earn deceptive wages, but a sower of righteousness reaps a true reward.
- Proverbs 29:18Where there is no divine vision people cast off restraint, but blessed is the one who keeps Torah.
- Isaiah 3:10Say to the righteous, he will be well, eating the fruit of their deeds.
- Matthew 6:4so that your tzadakah may be in secret; and your Father, who sees in secret, shall reward you.
- Hebrews 11:6Now without faith it is impossible to please God. For the one who comes to God must believe that He exists and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.
Commentaries on Psalms 19:11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11By them is thy servant warned - נזהר nizhar, from זהר zahar, to be clear, pellucid. By these laws, testimonies, etc., thy servant is fully instructed; he sees all clearly; and he discerns that in keeping of them there is great reward: every man is wise, holy, and happy, who observes them. All Christian experience confirms this truth. Reader, what says thine?Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11Moreover by them is thy servant warned - The word used here - זהר zâhar - means, properly, to be bright, to shine; then, to cause to shine, to make light; and then, to admonish, to instruct, to warn. The essential idea here is, to throw light on a subject, so as to show it clearly; that is, to make the duty plain, and the consequences plain. Compare Leviticus 15:31; Ezekiel 3:18; Ezekiel 33:7. The word is rendered admonished in Ecclesiastes 4:13…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11-14Verses 11-14 God's word warns the wicked not to go on in his wicked way, and warns the righteous not to turn from his good way. There is a reward, not only after keeping, but in keeping God's commandments. Religion makes our comforts sweet, and our crosses easy, life truly valuable, and death itself truly desirable. David not only desired to be pardoned and cleansed from the sins he had discovered and confessed, but from those he had forgotten or…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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