Psalm 19:10

Translations

Modern

They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.

Traditional

More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

Literal

…being desired above gold, and much above pure gold, and sweeter than honey and flowing honey from the honeycomb.

Latin

…desiderabilia super aurum et lapidem pretiosum multum, et dulciora super mel et favum.

Original

Hebrew

English

They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.

Notes

Psalms 19:7–11

God'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).

Psalms 19:1–14

God's wisdom is clearly shown in many places:

It appears in the heavens (Psalm 19:1–4),

in nature (Psalm 19:4–6),
in his teachings (Psalm 19:7–11), and
in the life of the psalmist (Psalm 19:12–14)

Like Psalm 8, this hymn uses creation to lead people to reflect on God. It offers a calm moment after the intense prayers and victory songs in earlier psalms.

The psalm begins with creation as a source of wisdom. It then moves to God’s word as the perfect source of wisdom. Finally, it ends with the human need for redemption.

Psalms 15:1–19:14

The psalms in this section emphasize integrity and purity (Psalms 17:15; 18:20–26; 19:13–14). They describe people as living in God’s presence (Psalms 16:9–11; 17:15) and remaining steadfast (15:5; 16:8).

Theme notes and profiles

David God’s Glory with His People Natural Revelation The Creator-King The Limitations of Law

Related verses

Psalm 119:103
How sweet are Your words to my taste—sweeter than honey in my mouth!
Psalm 119:72
The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
Proverbs 16:16
How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
Psalm 119:127
Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold.
Proverbs 3:13–15
Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,
Job 23:12
I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily bread.
Proverbs 8:19
My fruit is better than gold, pure gold, and my harvest surpasses choice silver.
Proverbs 8:10–11
Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.
Job 28:15–17
It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed out in silver.
Psalm 63:5
My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You.
Proverbs 24:13
Eat honey, my son, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to your taste.
1 Samuel 14:26–29
And when they entered the forest and saw the flowing honey, not one of them put his hand to his mouth, because they feared the oath.

Glossary

Creation David Honey Minerals and Metals Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

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