Psalms 19:10
(19-11) More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
In Context
11(19-12) Moreover by them is Thy servant warned; in keeping of them there is great reward.
Cross References
1 Samuel 14:26And when the people were come unto the forest, behold a flow of honey; but no man put his hand to his mouth; for the people feared the oath.
Job 28:15It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.
Psalms 119:72The law of Thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
Psalms 119:127Therefore I love Thy commandments above gold, yea, above fine gold.
Proverbs 8:10Receive my instruction, and not silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.
Proverbs 16:16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 19:8-14
The Excellency of the Scriptures. 7 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. 8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. 9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. 11 Moreover by them is thy… Read the whole commentary →