Psalms 19:11

"They are more to be desired than gold, yes, than much fine gold, sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb."

Key Reflection

The people of Israel would have recognized that this passage contrasts the divine laws and teachings with earthly treasures, emphasizing their supreme value. The reference to "much fine gold" underscores the idea that even the finest material wealth cannot compare to the spiritual guidance and wisdom revealed through God’s law, which is likened to the sweetest honey and its extract, signifying profound pleasure and nourishment for the soul.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Moreover by them is thy servant warned -The word used here -זהרzâhar- means, properly, to be bright, to shine; then, to cause to shine, to make light; and then, to admonish, to instruct, to warn. The essential idea here is, to throw light on a subject, so as to show it clearly; that is, to make the duty plain, and the consequences plain. CompareLeviticus 15:31;Ezekiel 3:18;Ezekiel 33:7. The word is rendered admonished inEcclesiastes 4:13;Ecclesiastes 12:12; warn, and warned, inPsalms 19:11;2Ki 6:10;2 Chronicles 19:10;Ezekiel 3:17-21;Ezekiel 33:3-9; teach, inExodus 18:20; and shine, inDaniel 12:3. It does not occur elsewhere.

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