KJV ORIGINAL
More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
They are more valuable than gold—even the finest, purest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey straight from the honeycomb.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is saying that God's laws and teachings are more precious than the most valuable treasures and more delightful than the sweetest things we can taste.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from David's psalm praising God's law and creation. In ancient times, gold was the ultimate symbol of wealth and value, while honey was one of the few sweeteners available and was considered a luxurious treat. David is using the most precious and delightful things his audience would know to describe how wonderful God's Word is.
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