Psalms 19:10

10 They are more desirable than gold— than tons of pure gold!— and they are sweeter than honey— even dripping off the honeycomb!

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.

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FOOTNOTES:

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

Psalms 19:10 In-Context

8 The LORD's regulations are right, gladdening the heart. The LORD's commands are pure, giving light to the eyes.

9 Honoring the LORD is correct, lasting forever. The LORD's judgments are true. All of these are righteous!

10 They are more desirable than gold— than tons of pure gold!— and they are sweeter than honey— even dripping off the honeycomb!

11 No doubt about it: your servant is enlightened by them; there is great reward in keeping them.

12 But can anyone know what they've accidentally done wrong? Clear me of any unknown sin