Bible Strands
Psalms 19:10
They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses the community, concluding a meditation on the reliability and enduring nature of God's decrees.
The words — נֶחֱמָדִים (ne·che·ma·dim) means "desirable ones," and דְּבַשׁ (de·va·sh) translates to "honey."
The thread — This valuation of divine instruction appears repeatedly in the Psalter, notably in Psalms 119:72, Psalms 119:103, and Psalms 119:127.
Why it lands — The text demands a practical reordering of value, treating obedience to God's word as more essential than material wealth and more satisfying than physical pleasure.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
Cross-references
- Psalms 119:72 The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
- Psalms 119:103 How sweet are Your words to my taste—sweeter than honey in my mouth!
- Psalms 119:127 Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold.
- Proverbs 3:13 Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,
- Proverbs 16:16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
- 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 8:10 Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.
- Proverbs 8:19 My fruit is better than gold, pure gold, and my harvest surpasses choice silver.
- Job 28:15 It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed out in silver.
- Psalms 63:5 My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You.