They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb.
I have not departed from his commands, but have treasured his words more than daily food.
How sweet your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey.
Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold.
Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver.
You satisfy me more than the richest feast. I will praise you with songs of joy.
How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than silver!
My child, eat honey, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to the taste.
My gifts are better than gold, even the purest gold, my wages better than sterling silver!
So I took the small scroll from the hand of the angel, and I ate it! It was sweet in my mouth, but when I swallowed it, it turned sour in my stomach.