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They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />More to be desired <i>are they</i> than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />More to be desired <i>are they</i> than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much pure gold; Sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br /><i>They are</i> more desirable than gold, even more than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They are more desirable than gold — than an abundance of pure gold; and sweeter than honey dripping from a honeycomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They are more desirable than gold— than an abundance of pure gold; and sweeter than honey, which comes from the honeycomb. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the droppings of the honeycomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They are worth more than the finest gold and are sweeter than honey from a honeycomb. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even the drippings from a honeycomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They are more desirable than the finest gold; they are sweeter than the purest honey. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They are more desirable than gold, even much fine gold. They are sweeter than honey, even the drippings from a honeycomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They are of greater value than gold, than even a great amount of pure gold; they bring greater delight than honey, than even the sweetest honey from a honeycomb. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honey-comb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They are more to be desired than gold, yes, than much fine gold, sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />They are more desirable than gold, "" Indeed, than much fine gold; and sweeter than honey, "" Even liquid honey of the comb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> They are more desirable than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; and sweeter than honey, Even liquid honey of the comb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Being desirable above gold, and above much pure gold, and being sweet above honey, and the dropping of honey-combs.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />More to be desired than gold and many precious stones: and sweeter than honey and the honeycomb. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 18:11>desirable beyond gold and many precious stones, and sweeter than honey and the honeycomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />More desirable than gold, than a hoard of purest gold, Sweeter also than honey or drippings from the comb. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />They are more to be coveted than gold; yea, than precious stones; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />They are more desirable than gold and precious stones, and are sweeter than honey and the honeycomb.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />To be desired more than gold, and much precious stone: sweeter also than honey and the honey-comb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/19-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=1932" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/19.htm">The Heavens Declare the Glory of God</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2530.htm" title="2530: han·ne·ḥĕ·mā·ḏîm (Art:: V-Nifal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To desire, take pleasure in. A primitive root; to delight in.">They are more precious</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: miz·zā·hāḇ (Prep-m:: N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">than gold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: rāḇ (Adj-ms) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">than much</a> <a href="/hebrew/6337.htm" title="6337: ū·mip·paz (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-ms) -- Refined, pure gold. From pazaz; pure; hence, gold itself.">pure gold;</a> <a href="/hebrew/4966.htm" title="4966: ū·mə·ṯū·qîm (Conj-w:: Adj-mp) -- Sweet, sweetness. Or mathuwq; from mathaq; sweet.">they are sweeter</a> <a href="/hebrew/1706.htm" title="1706: mid·də·ḇaš (Prep-m:: N-ms) -- Honey. From an unused root meaning to be gummy; honey; by analogy, syrup.">than honey,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6688.htm" title="6688: ṣū·p̄îm (N-mp) -- (honey) comb. From tsuwph; comb of honey.">than honey</a> <a href="/hebrew/5317.htm" title="5317: wə·nō·p̄eṯ (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Flowing honey, honey from the comb. From nuwph in the sense of shaking to pieces; a dripping i.e. Of honey.">from the comb.</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>By them indeed Your servant is warned; in keeping them is great reward.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-10.htm">Proverbs 8:10-11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-72.htm">Psalm 119:72</a></span><br />The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-103.htm">Psalm 119:103</a></span><br />How sweet are Your words to my taste—sweeter than honey in my mouth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Proverbs 3:13-15</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/28-15.htm">Job 28:15-19</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">Matthew 13:44-46</a></span><br />The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field. / Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. / When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-127.htm">Psalm 119:127</a></span><br />Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-16.htm">Proverbs 16:16</a></span><br />How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-3.htm">Colossians 2:3</a></span><br />in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-14.htm">Psalm 119:14</a></span><br />I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies as much as in all riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-111.htm">Psalm 119:111</a></span><br />Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/2-4.htm">Proverbs 2:4-5</a></span><br />if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, / then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-2.htm">1 Peter 2:2-3</a></span><br />Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, / now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/63-5.htm">Psalm 63:5</a></span><br />My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-8.htm">Psalm 34:8</a></span><br />Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.</p><p class="hdg">than gold</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-72.htm">Psalm 119:72,127</a></b></br> The law of thy mouth <i>is</i> better unto me than thousands of gold and silver… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/28-15.htm">Job 28:15-17</a></b></br> It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed <i>for</i> the price thereof… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Proverbs 3:13-15</a></b></br> Happy <i>is</i> the man <i>that</i> findeth wisdom, and the man <i>that</i> getteth understanding… </p><p class="hdg">sweeter</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/63-5.htm">Psalm 63:5</a></b></br> My soul shall be satisfied as <i>with</i> marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise <i>thee</i> with joyful lips:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-103.htm">Psalm 119:103</a></b></br> How sweet are thy words unto my taste! <i>yea, sweeter</i> than honey to my mouth!</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/23-12.htm">Job 23:12</a></b></br> Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary <i>food</i>.</p><p class="hdg">honeycomb [heb.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/14-26.htm">1 Samuel 14:26-29</a></b></br> And when the people were come into the wood, behold, the honey dropped; but no man put his hand to his mouth: for the people feared the oath… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/24-13.htm">Comb</a> <a href="/job/33-20.htm">Desirable</a> <a href="/job/31-16.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-13.htm">Drippings</a> <a href="/job/36-28.htm">Dropping</a> <a href="/job/36-27.htm">Droppings</a> <a href="/jeremiah/15-19.htm">Extract</a> <a href="/psalms/18-42.htm">Fine</a> <a href="/job/42-11.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/job/20-17.htm">Honey</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-27.htm">Honeycomb</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-27.htm">Honey-Comb</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-17.htm">Liquid</a> <a href="/job/31-26.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/psalms/19-9.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/psalms/18-12.htm">Shining</a> <a href="/judges/14-18.htm">Sweeter</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/24-13.htm">Comb</a> <a href="/psalms/106-24.htm">Desirable</a> <a href="/psalms/27-4.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-13.htm">Drippings</a> <a href="/psalms/59-7.htm">Dropping</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-13.htm">Droppings</a> <a href="/jeremiah/15-19.htm">Extract</a> <a href="/psalms/21-3.htm">Fine</a> <a href="/psalms/21-3.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/psalms/55-21.htm">Honey</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-3.htm">Honeycomb</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-3.htm">Honey-Comb</a> <a href="/psalms/58-7.htm">Liquid</a> <a href="/psalms/22-20.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/psalms/21-3.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/psalms/37-6.htm">Shining</a> <a href="/psalms/55-21.htm">Sweeter</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/19-1.htm">The creatures show God's glory</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">The excellence of the divine law</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/19-12.htm">David prays for grace</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the incomparable value of God's laws and commandments. Gold, especially pure gold, has been a symbol of wealth and value throughout history, often used in the construction of sacred objects, such as the Ark of the Covenant (<a href="/exodus/25-10.htm">Exodus 25:10-11</a>). The psalmist's comparison suggests that spiritual wealth surpasses material wealth. In biblical times, gold was a standard of wealth and power, yet the psalmist elevates God's word above even the finest gold. This reflects the biblical theme that spiritual riches are eternal, unlike earthly treasures (<a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a>). The phrase also connects to the wisdom literature, where the pursuit of wisdom and understanding is often valued above material wealth (<a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Proverbs 3:13-15</a>).<p><b>they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.</b><br>Honey, particularly honey from the comb, was a delicacy in ancient Israel, symbolizing pleasure and satisfaction. The Promised Land was described as a land "flowing with milk and honey" (<a href="/exodus/3-8.htm">Exodus 3:8</a>), indicating abundance and prosperity. The psalmist uses this imagery to convey the delight and satisfaction found in God's word. This sweetness suggests that God's commandments are not burdensome but bring joy and fulfillment to those who follow them. The comparison to honey also evokes the idea of God's word being nourishing and life-giving, similar to how honey provides energy and sustenance. This aligns with other scriptures that describe God's word as life-giving and sustaining (<a href="/deuteronomy/8-3.htm">Deuteronomy 8:3</a>, <a href="/matthew/4-4.htm">Matthew 4:4</a>). The sweetness of God's word can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is the Word made flesh (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>) and who offers spiritual nourishment and satisfaction to believers (<a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/19.htm">Psalm 19</a>, David was the second king of Israel and a man after God's own heart. His writings often reflect a deep reverence for God's law and creation.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to whom the Psalms were originally given, representing God's chosen people who were to live according to His laws and commandments.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_law_of_the_lord.htm">The Law of the Lord</a></b><br>Refers to God's commandments and teachings, which are the focus of <a href="/bsb/psalms/19.htm">Psalm 19</a>. The law is depicted as perfect and life-giving.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/v/value_of_god's_word.htm">Value of God's Word</a></b><br>God's commandments are more valuable than the most precious earthly treasures. Believers should prioritize spiritual wealth over material wealth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/sweetness_of_obedience.htm">Sweetness of Obedience</a></b><br>Obeying God's laws brings a sweetness to life that surpasses any earthly pleasure. This sweetness is akin to the satisfaction and joy found in a close relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/pursuit_of_holiness.htm">Pursuit of Holiness</a></b><br>Just as gold is refined and honey is pure, believers are called to pursue holiness and purity in their lives, reflecting the character of God's perfect law.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_scripture.htm">Transformation through Scripture</a></b><br>Engaging with God's word transforms our hearts and minds, leading to a deeper understanding and appreciation of His will for our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_owns_cattle_on_a_thousand_hills.htm">Who owns the cattle on a thousand hills?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_guidance_for_overcoming_depression.htm">What guidance does the Bible offer for overcoming depression?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_46_differ_in_showing_god's_protection.htm">Why does Psalm 46 present God's protection differently compared to other biblical passages that depict divine interventions more explicitly?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_'honeycomb'_imagery_outdated.htm">Proverbs 27:7 – Does the imagery of a “honeycomb” rely on outdated scientific knowledge about dietary needs or sweetness? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) <span class= "bld">Honeycomb.</span>--(See margin.) The honey that drops from the comb is the finest and purest.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> <span class="cmt_word">- More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold</span>. (For the difference between "gold" (<span class="hebrew">זהב</span>) and "fine gold" (<span class="hebrew">פז</span>), see the 'Homiletic Commentary on Job,' p. 458.) God's Law is a far greater good to man, and therefore far more to be desired, than any amount of riches; much more must it be preferable to <span class="cmt_word">honey and the honeycomb.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/19-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">They are more precious</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽנֶּחֱמָדִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(han·ne·ḥĕ·mā·ḏîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2530.htm">Strong's 2530: </a> </span><span class="str2">To desire, take pleasure in</span><br /><br /><span class="word">than gold,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִ֭זָּהָב</span> <span class="translit">(miz·zā·hāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">than much</span><br /><span class="heb">רָ֑ב</span> <span class="translit">(rāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many, great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">pure gold;</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִפַּ֣ז</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mip·paz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6337.htm">Strong's 6337: </a> </span><span class="str2">Refined, pure gold</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they are sweeter</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמְתוּקִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mə·ṯū·qîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4966.htm">Strong's 4966: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sweet, sweetness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">than honey,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִ֝דְּבַ֗שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(mid·də·ḇaš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1706.htm">Strong's 1706: </a> </span><span class="str2">Honey, syrup</span><br /><br /><span class="word">than honey</span><br /><span class="heb">צוּפִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṣū·p̄îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6688.htm">Strong's 6688: </a> </span><span class="str2">Comb of honey</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the comb.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנֹ֣פֶת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nō·p̄eṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5317.htm">Strong's 5317: </a> </span><span class="str2">Flowing honey, honey from the comb</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/19-10.htm">Psalm 19:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/19-10.htm">Psalm 19:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/19-10.htm">Psalm 19:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/19-10.htm">Psalm 19:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/19-10.htm">Psalm 19:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/19-10.htm">Psalm 19:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/19-10.htm">Psalm 19:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/19-10.htm">Psalm 19:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/19-10.htm">Psalm 19:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/19-10.htm">Psalm 19:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/19-10.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 19:10 More to be desired are they than (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/19-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 19:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 19:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/19-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 19:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 19:11" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>