Psalms 19:10
(19:11) They are those which are to be desired more than gold, and much fine gold; and they are sweeter than honey and the dropping of honeycomb.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
In Context
11(19:12) Moreover thy servant is admonished by them: in keeping them there is great reward.
Cross References
1 Samuel 14:26And when the people were come into the forest, behold, there was a stream of honey; but no one put his hand to his mouth; for the people feared the oath.
Job 28:15No fine gold can be given in lieu of her, and silver cannot be weighed out as her price.
Psalms 119:72Better is unto me the law of thy mouth than thousands of gold and silver.
Psalms 119:127Therefore do I love thy commandments more than gold, and more than fine gold.
Proverbs 8:10Accept my correction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
Proverbs 16:16How much better is it to obtain wisdom than gold! and to obtain understanding is preferable to 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 →