Psalms 19:10
They are more desirable than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; and sweeter than honey, Even liquid honey of the comb.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
11Also — Thy servant is warned by them, 'In keeping them [is] a great reward.'
Cross References
1 Samuel 14:26and the people come in unto the forest, and lo, the honey dropped, and none is moving his hand unto his mouth, for the people feared the oath.
Job 28:15Gold is not given for it, Nor is silver weighed — its price.
Psalms 119:72Better to me [is] the law of Thy mouth Than thousands of gold and silver!
Psalms 119:127Therefore I have loved Thy commands Above gold — even fine gold.
Proverbs 8:10Receive my instruction, and not silver, And knowledge rather than choice gold.
Proverbs 16:16To get wisdom — how much better than gold, And to get understanding 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 →