They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even the drippings from a honeycomb.
I have not left his commands behind. I have treasured his words in my heart.
How sweet the taste of your promise is! It tastes sweeter than honey.
I love your commandments more than gold, more than pure gold.
The teachings ⌞that come⌟ from your mouth are worth more to me than thousands in gold or silver.
You satisfy my soul with the richest foods. My mouth will sing ⌞your⌟ praise with joyful lips.
How much better it is to gain wisdom than gold, and the gaining of understanding should be chosen over silver.
Eat honey, my son, because it is good. Honey that flows from the honeycomb tastes sweet.
What I produce is better than gold, pure gold. What I yield is better than fine silver.
I took the small scroll from the angel’s hand and ate it. It was as sweet as honey in my mouth, but when I had eaten it, it was bitter in my stomach.