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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Honeycomb. —(See margin.) The honey that drops from the comb is the finest and purest.
Baptist
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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16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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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13th Century
Catholic
1. Earlier, the psalmist gave thanks in many ways for the favors he had received and hoped for. Now he rises from considering these favors t…
