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More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb.

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More Precious Than Gold

Commentators unanimously affirm that God's Word surpasses the value of the world's most prized possessions. The verse contrasts the finest, purified gold with the truths of Scripture. Scholars like Matthew Henry and Charles Spurgeon explain that while gold provides temporary, material wealth, God's Word offers eternal riches for the soul. True wealth is found not in earthly treasures but in knowing and loving God's truth.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 19:10

18th Century

Theologian

More to be desired are they than gold - This refers to His law; or, as in the preceding verse, His judgments. They are more valuabl…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 19:10

19th Century

Bishop

Honeycomb. —(See margin.) The honey that drops from the comb is the finest and purest.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 19:8–11

19th Century

Preacher

The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever: the judgments of the LORD are true…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 19:10

16th Century

Theologian

More to be desired are they than gold. The Psalmist now exalts the law of God both for its value and its sweetness. This commendation depe…

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 19:10

17th Century

Pastor

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 Gos…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 19:7–10

17th Century

Minister

The Holy Scripture is of much greater benefit to us than day or night, than the air we breathe, or the light of the sun. To recover man from his fa…

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