10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb.
10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
10 More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.
10 God's Word is better than a diamond, better than a diamond set between emeralds. You'll like it better than strawberries in spring, better than red, ripe strawberries.
10 More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
10 They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb.
22 for they are life to those who find them and health to one's whole body.
22 For they are life unto those that find them, and health
22 For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their
22 Those who discover these words live, really live; body and soul, they're bursting with health.
22 For they are life to those who find them, And health to all their flesh.
22 for they bring life to those who find them, and healing to their whole body.
(Read Proverbs 4:14-27)
The way of evil men may seem pleasant, and the nearest way to compass some end; but it is an evil way, and will end ill; if thou love thy God and thy soul, avoid it. It is not said, Keep at a due distance, but at a great distance; never think you can get far enough from it. The way of the righteous is light; Christ is their Way, and he is the Light. The saints will not be perfect till they reach heaven, but there they shall shine as the sun in his strength. The way of sin is as darkness. The way of the wicked is dark, therefore dangerous; they fall into sin, but know not how to avoid it. They fall into trouble, but never seek to know wherefore God contends with them, nor what will be in the end of it. This is the way we are bid to shun. Attentive hearing the word of God, is a good sign of a work of grace begun in the heart, and a good means of carrying it on. There is in the word of God a proper remedy for all diseases of the soul. Keep thy heart with all diligence. We must set a strict guard upon our souls; keep our hearts from doing hurt, and getting hurt. A good reason is given; because out of it are the issues of life. Above all, we should seek from the Lord Jesus that living water, the sanctifying Spirit, issuing forth unto everlasting life. Thus we shall be enabled to put away a froward mouth and perverse lips; our eyes will be turned from beholding vanity, looking straight forward, and walking by the rule of God's word, treading in the steps of our Lord and Master. Lord, forgive the past, and enable us to follow thee more closely for the time to come.
23 The heart of the wise teacheth
23 The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
23 They make a lot of sense, these wise folks; whenever they speak, their reputation increases.
23 The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, And adds learning to his lips.
23 From a wise mind comes wise speech; the words of the wise are persuasive.
(Read Proverbs 16:23)
The wise man's self-knowledge, always suggests something proper to be spoken to others.
26 The Lord detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight.
26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: but the words of the pure are pleasant
26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord, but gracious words are pure.
26 God can't stand evil scheming, but he puts words of grace and beauty on display.
26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord, But the words of the pure are pleasant.
26 The Lord detests evil plans, but he delights in pure words.
(Read Proverbs 15:26)
The thoughts of wicked men offend Him who knows the heart.
14 Know also that wisdom is like honey for you: If you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.
14 So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
14 Know that wisdom is such to your soul; if you find it, there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
14 Likewise knowledge, and wisdom for your soul - Get that and your future's secured, your hope is on solid rock.
14 So shall the knowledge of wisdom be to your soul; If you have found it, there is a prospect, And your hope will not be cut off.
14 In the same way, wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, you will have a bright future, and your hopes will not be cut short.
(Read Proverbs 24:13-14)
We are quickened to the study of wisdom by considering both the pleasure and the profit of it. All men relish things that are sweet to the palate; but many have no relish for the things that are sweet to the purified soul, and that make us wise unto salvation.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 19:10
Commentary on Psalm 19:7-10
(Read Psalm 19:7-10)
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 out of his fallen state, there is need of the word of God. The word translated "law," may be rendered doctrine, and be understood as meaning all that teaches us true religion. The whole is perfect; its tendency is to convert or turn the soul from sin and the world, to God and holiness. It shows our sinfulness and misery in departing from God, and the necessity of our return to him. This testimony is sure, to be fully depended on: the ignorant and unlearned believing what God saith, become wise unto salvation. It is a sure direction in the way of duty. It is a sure fountain of living comforts, and a sure foundation of lasting hopes. The statues of the Lord are right, just as they should be; and, because they are right, they rejoice the heart. The commandments of the Lord are pure, holy, just, and good. By them we discover our need of a Saviour; and then learn how to adorn his gospel. They are the means which the Holy Spirit uses in enlightening the eyes; they bring us to a sight and sense of our sin and misery, and direct us in the way of duty. The fear of the Lord, that is, true religion and godliness, is clean, it will cleanse our way; and it endureth for ever. The ceremonial law is long since done away, but the law concerning the fear of God is ever the same. The judgments of the Lord, his precepts, are true; they are righteous, and they are so altogether; there is no unrighteousness in any of them. Gold is only for the body, and the concerns of time; but grace is for the soul, and the concerns of eternity. The word of God, received by faith, is more precious than gold; it is sweet to the soul, sweeter than honey. The pleasure of sense soon surfeit, yet never satisfy; but those of religion are substantial and satisfying; there is no danger of excess.