Psalms 19:10
Psalms 19:10 in Multiple Translations
They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.
More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the droppings of the honeycomb.
More to be desired are they than gold, even than much shining gold; sweeter than the dropping honey.
They are more to be valued than gold, even the finest gold; they are sweeter than honey, even the purest honey coming straight from the honeycomb.
And more to be desired then golde, yea, then much fine golde: sweeter also then honie and the honie combe.
They are more desirable than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; and sweeter than honey, Even liquid honey of the comb.
They are more to be desired than gold, yes, than much fine gold, sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb.
More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honey-comb.
The things that God has decided are more valuable than gold, even the finest/purest gold. They are sweeter than honey that drips from honeycombs.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 19:10
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Psalms 19:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יִרְאַ֤ת
יְהוָ֨ה
טְהוֹרָה֮
עוֹמֶ֪דֶת
לָ֫/עַ֥ד
מִֽשְׁפְּטֵי
יְהוָ֥ה
אֱמֶ֑ת
צָֽדְק֥וּ
יַחְדָּֽו
יִרְאַ֤ת
yirʼâh
H3374
fear
N-fs
יְהוָ֨ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
טְהוֹרָה֮
ṭâhôwr
H2889
pure
Adj
עוֹמֶ֪דֶת
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
V-Qal
לָ֫/עַ֥ד
ʻad
H5703
perpetuity
Prep | N-ms
מִֽשְׁפְּטֵי
mishpâṭ
H4941
justice
N-mp
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֱמֶ֑ת
ʼemeth
H571
truth
N-fs
צָֽדְק֥וּ
tsâdaq
H6663
to justify
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
יַחְדָּֽו
yachad
H3162
unitedness
Adv
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 19:10
יִרְאַ֤ת
yirʼâh
H3374
"fear"
N-fs
This Hebrew word for fear can also mean reverence or respect, especially when it comes to God. It's used to describe a feeling of awe or terror, and is often translated as 'fear' or 'dreadful' in the KJV.
Definition: 1) fear, terror, fearing 1a) fear, terror 1b) awesome or terrifying thing (object causing fear) 1c) fear (of God), respect, reverence, piety 1d) revered
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] dreadful, [idiom] exceedingly, fear(-fulness). See also: Genesis 20:11; Proverbs 1:29; Psalms 2:11.
יְהוָ֨ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
טְהוֹרָה֮
ṭâhôwr
H2889
"pure"
Adj
Tahor means pure or clean, and can refer to physical, moral, or ceremonial purity. In the Bible, it describes clean animals and morally upright people. It is often used to describe something as fair or pure.
Definition: 1) pure, clean 1a) clean (ceremonially-of animals) 1b) pure (physically) 1c) pure, clean (morally, ethically)
Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: clean, fair, pure(-ness). See also: Genesis 7:2; Leviticus 13:40; Psalms 12:7.
עוֹמֶ֪דֶת
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
V-Qal
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
לָ֫/עַ֥ד
ʻad
H5703
"perpetuity"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word means forever or eternity, describing something that has no end, like God's existence. It's used in the Bible to talk about things that last forever. In Genesis, it describes God's eternal nature.
Definition: 1) perpetuity, for ever, continuing future 1a) ancient (of past time) 1b) for ever (of future time) 1b1) of continuous existence 1c) for ever (of God's existence)
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: eternity, ever(-lasting, -more), old, perpetually, [phrase] world without end. See also: Exodus 15:18; Psalms 111:3; Psalms 9:6.
מִֽשְׁפְּטֵי
mishpâṭ
H4941
"justice"
N-mp
Mishpat means justice or judgment, and is often used to describe God's righteous judgment, as well as human laws and decisions, in books like Deuteronomy and Isaiah.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) judgment, justice, ordinance 1a) judgment 1a1) act of deciding a case 1a2) place, court, seat of judgment 1a3) process, procedure, litigation (before judges) 1a4) case, cause (presented for judgment) 1a5) sentence, decision (of judgment) 1a6) execution (of judgment) 1a7) time (of judgment) 1b) justice, right, rectitude (attributes of God or man) 1c) ordinance 1d) decision (in law) 1e) right, privilege, due (legal) 1f) proper, fitting, measure, fitness, custom, manner, plan
Usage: Occurs in 406 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] adversary, ceremony, charge, [idiom] crime, custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due, fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly), (manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order, ordinance, right, sentence, usest, [idiom] worthy, [phrase] wrong. See also: Genesis 18:19; 1 Kings 2:3; Psalms 1:5.
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֱמֶ֑ת
ʼemeth
H571
"truth"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means truth, faithfulness, or stability, and is often used to describe God's character and promises. In Psalm 100:5, it says God's truth endures forever, and in Proverbs 12:17, it emphasizes the importance of truthful speech.
Definition: : faithful 1) firmness, faithfulness, truth 1a) sureness, reliability 1b) stability, continuance 1c) faithfulness, reliableness 1d) truth 1d1) as spoken 1d2) of testimony and judgment 1d3) of divine instruction 1d4) truth as a body of ethical or religious knowledge 1d5) true doctrine adv 2) in truth, truly
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: assured(-ly), establishment, faithful, right, sure, true (-ly, -th), verity. See also: Genesis 24:27; Psalms 111:7; Psalms 15:2.
צָֽדְק֥וּ
tsâdaq
H6663
"to justify"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
Refers to the act of making something right, either by justifying oneself or being declared righteous by God. It is used to describe God's justice and people's attempts to do what is right. This concept is key to understanding the Bible's teachings on sin and redemption.
Definition: 1) to be just, be righteous 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to have a just cause, be in the right 1a2) to be justified 1a3) to be just (of God) 1a4) to be just, be righteous (in conduct and character) 1b) (Niphal) to be put or made right, be justified 1c) (Piel) justify, make to appear righteous, make someone righteous 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to do or bring justice (in administering law) 1d2) to declare righteous, justify 1d3) to justify, vindicate the cause of, save 1d4) to make righteous, turn to righteousness 1e) (Hithpael) to justify oneself
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: cleanse, clear self, (be, do) just(-ice, -ify, -ify self), (be turn to) righteous(-ness). See also: Genesis 38:26; Job 33:32; Psalms 19:10.
יַחְדָּֽו
yachad
H3162
"unitedness"
Adv
This adverb means together, describing people doing something in unity, like in Psalm 133:1.
Definition: 1) union, unitedness
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: alike, at all (once), both, likewise, only, (al-) together, withal. See also: Genesis 13:6; Psalms 62:10; Psalms 2:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 19:10
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 19:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 19:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 19:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 19:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 19:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 19:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 19:10
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 19:10
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 19:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 19:10
- Sermons on Psalms 19:10
Context — The Heavens Declare the Glory of God
8The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
9The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.
10They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.
11By them indeed Your servant is warned; in keeping them is great reward. 12Who can discern his own errors? Cleanse me from my hidden faults.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 119:103 | How sweet are Your words to my taste— sweeter than honey in my mouth! |
| 2 | Proverbs 3:13–15 | Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. |
| 3 | Psalms 119:72 | The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. |
| 4 | Psalms 119:127 | Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold. |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | Proverbs 16:16 | How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver. |
| 7 | Proverbs 8:10–11 | Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her. |
| 8 | Proverbs 8:19 | My fruit is better than gold, pure gold, and my harvest surpasses choice silver. |
| 9 | Job 28:15–17 | It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed out in silver. It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire. Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it. |
| 10 | Proverbs 24:13 | Eat honey, my son, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to your taste. |
Psalms 19:10 Summary
[Psalms 19:10 tells us that God's words are more precious than gold and sweeter than honey, which means they are incredibly valuable and nourishing to our souls. This reminds us to treasure God's words, as in Matthew 6:19-20, and to prioritize them in our lives. By doing so, we can experience the joy and light that comes from obeying God's commandments, as seen in Psalms 19:8. As we meditate on God's words, we can find guidance, warning, and reward, leading to a deeper understanding of God and His ways, as in Psalms 119:97-100.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God's words are more precious than gold?
This means that the value of God's words far exceeds any material wealth, as seen in Psalms 19:10, and is a treasure to be cherished, as mentioned in Matthew 6:19-20.
Why are God's words compared to honey in this verse?
The comparison of God's words to honey, as in Psalms 19:10, signifies their sweetness and nourishing value, much like the way honey is a source of energy and delight, as also seen in Ezekiel 3:3.
How do we apply the value of God's words in our daily lives?
We can apply the value of God's words by meditating on them, as in Psalms 1:2, and obeying them, as in John 14:15, which brings joy and light to our lives, as mentioned in Psalms 19:8.
What is the relationship between the preciousness of God's words and our spiritual growth?
The preciousness of God's words, as stated in Psalms 19:10, is directly related to our spiritual growth, as they guide us, warn us, and reward us, as seen in Psalms 19:11, leading to a deeper understanding of God and His ways, as in Psalms 119:97-100.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can show appreciation for the value of God's words in my life?
- How can I prioritize the reading and meditation of God's words in my daily routine?
- What are some areas in my life where I can apply the sweetness and nourishment of God's words?
- In what ways can I share the preciousness of God's words with others, as a witness to their value and importance?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 19:10
More to be desired [are they] than gold,.... This refers to all the truths in the word of God; to all the doctrines of the Gospel; which, by good men, are more desirable, and by them more prized and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 19:10
More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. More to be desired ... fine gold.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 19:10
Than much fine gold; than gold of the best quality, and in the greatest quantity. Sweeter also than honey; which was most sweet in those Eastern countries. The honeycomb; than that honey which the bees have most diligently wrought in their combs, and which freely flows from them; which is sweeter than the rest.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 19:10
Psalms 19:10 More to be desired [are they] than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.Ver. 10. More to be desired are they than gold] Old people are all for profit, young for pleasure; here is gold for the one, yea, the finest gold (gold of Fez, Aceto melle , Plin. l. xi. c. 15), in great quantity; here is honey for the other, yea, live honey dropping from the comb, liquor of the honeycomb. As manna had all sorts of sweet tastes in it; so hath the word to those that have spiritual senses exercised to discern good and evil. Great is the sweetness of human learning to those that have got a taste of it, as it was to Pythagoras and Plato, who travelled far for it; to Julian the apostate, who preferred the study of it before all pastimes whatsoever; to M. Aurelius, the emperor, who said he would not leave the knowledge he might learn in one hour for all the gold that he possessed; to Alphonsus, king of Arragon, who preferred his skill in the mathematics before the empire of Germany when it was offered unto him; he professed that he had rather lose his jewels than his books, and all his kingdoms rather than that little learning he had attained unto. How, then, should we prize divine learning, which is infinitely more precious, profitable, and pleasant! David had much of it, and yet he cries to God ever and anon, "Teach me thy statutes." Moses was but newly come down from the mount, and he presently prays, as one insatiate, "Lord, show me thy glory." The angels themselves know not so much of the mystery of Christ but they would fain know more, 1 Peter 1:12 Ephesians 3:10, &c.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 19:10
(10) Honeycomb.—(See margin.) The honey that drops from the comb is the finest and purest.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 19:10
Verse 10. More to be desired are they than gold] This is strictly true; but who believes it? By most men gold is preferred both to God and his judgments; and they will barter every heavenly portion for gold and silver! Sweeter also than honey] To those whose mental taste is rectified, who have a spiritual discernment. Honey-comb.] Honey is sweet; but honey just out of the comb has a sweetness, richness and flavour, far beyond what it has after it becomes exposed to the air. Only those who have eaten of honey from the comb can feel the force of the psalmist's comparison: it is better than gold, yea, than fine gold in the greatest quantity; it is sweeter than honey, yea, than honey from the comb.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 19:10
10. Such is the law in all its parts; a treasure to be coveted; the sweetest of enjoyments when received into the heart. Cp. Psalms 119:72; Psalms 119:103; Psalms 119:127. the honeycomb] Lit. the droppings of the honeycomb, the purest honey which drops naturally from the comb.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 19:10
More to be desired are they than gold - That is, his law; or, as in the preceding verse, his judgments.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 19:10
10. More to be desired—An expression of the excellence and sweetness of God’s law to those who love it, above all that is desirable of earth.
Sermons on Psalms 19:10
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Secret Faults and Presumptuous Sins by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the human tendency to be both praising and accusing God at the same time. He emphasizes the importance of surrendering our unsatisfied desire |
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God's Truth About God's Word by Russell Kelfer | The sermon transcript emphasizes the importance of the Word of God in understanding the mind, emotions, and will of individuals. It highlights seven basic truths about the Scriptur |
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God's Marvelous Grace by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the downward spiral of the nation of Israel as they turned away from God. Despite God sending prophets to warn them and call them back to Him, |
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Spiritual Fluctuations by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink explores the concept of 'Spiritual Fluctuations,' emphasizing that true Christians experience significant changes in their spiritual lives, contrasting with those who mai |
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After the Holiness Meeting by Samuel Logan Brengle | Samuel Logan Brengle emphasizes the significance of receiving the Holy Spirit after a holiness meeting, encouraging believers to maintain their faith even if they do not initially |
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How Much Time for the Bible? by R. Stanley | R. Stanley delivers a sermon emphasizing the importance of spending quality time with the Bible, comparing it to the hard work of bees in producing honey. He highlights the need fo |
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Homily 1 on the Gospel of John (Preface) by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom emphasizes the importance of attentively listening to the divine message being delivered, comparing it to the eagerness people show towards athletes, musicians, and |