Psalms 19:10

10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb.

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Psalms 19:10 in Other Translations

KJV

10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

ESV

10 More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.

NLT

10 They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb.

MSG

10 God's Word is better than a diamond, better than a diamond set between emeralds. You'll like it better than strawberries in spring, better than red, ripe strawberries.

CSB

10 They are more desirable than gold- than an abundance of pure gold; and sweeter than honey- than honey dripping from the comb.

Psalms 19:10 Meaning and Commentary

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 valued, than all worldly riches and treasure;

yea, than much fine gold:
more than gold, and the best of gold, and a great deal of it, than thousands of gold and silver; see ( Psalms 119:72 Psalms 119:127 ) ( Proverbs 8:10 Proverbs 8:11 ) ;

sweeter also than honey, and the honeycomb;
or "the dropping of the honeycombs" ^F8, which is the purest and sweetest of the honey; and what honey is to the natural taste of men, that is the Gospel, and the truths of it, to the spiritual taste of believers, ( Psalms 119:103 ) ; and when the presence of Christ is enjoyed, his love is shed abroad, and the blessings of his grace are partook of, the ordinances of the Gospel are very delightful, ( Song of Solomon 2:3 ) ; eloquence, and eloquent orators, are sometimes described by mellifluous words; or by their expressions being like honey, and sweeter than that ^F9.

FOOTNOTES:

F8 (Mypwu tpwn) "stillatione favorum", Vatablus, Rivetus, Cocceius; so Ainsworth.
F9 (tou kai apo glwsshv) , Homer. Iliad. 1. v. 249.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Psalms 19:10 In-Context

8 The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

9 The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the LORD are firm, and all of them are righteous.

10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb.

11 By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward.

12 But who can discern their own errors? Forgive my hidden faults.

Cross References 3

1. S Job 22:24; Psalms 119:72; Proverbs 8:10
2. Psalms 119:103; Song of Songs 4:11; Ezekiel 3:3
3. S 1 Samuel 14:27