Psalms 19:10

Psalms 19:10 Meaning and Explanation

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

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God's law is more valuable and delightful than wealth or the sweetest foods.

The Context of Psalms 19:10

The psalmist declares God's law to be supremely valuable and desirable.

What Does Psalms 19:10 Mean?

Gold, especially fine gold, was the ultimate measure of wealth and value in the ancient world. Yet the law of God surpasses even this—it is more precious and worth more to possess.

Honey was the sweetest substance known to the ancients. The law is sweeter still—more delightful to contemplate, to obey, and to possess than any physical pleasure.

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What does Psalms 19:10 mean?

God's law is more valuable and delightful than wealth or the sweetest foods.

What is the context of Psalms 19:10?

The psalmist declares God's law to be supremely valuable and desirable.

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