Psalms
“How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!”
Psalms 119:103
Psalms 119:103 (KJV) speaks to scripture, delight, and delighting in God — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.”
Psalms 119:14“The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.”
Psalms 19:8“But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.”
Psalms 1:2“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.”
Joshua 1:8“But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.”
Matthew 4:4“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”
Colossians 3:16
Common questions
What does Psalms 119:103 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 119:103 reads: "How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!" The verse speaks to scripture, delight, and delighting in God. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 119 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 119:103 in the King James Version?
Yes. "How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!" is Psalms 119:103 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 119.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 119:103?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 119:103 include Psalms 119:14, Psalms 19:8, and Psalms 1:2. Reading them alongside Psalms 119:103 deepens the theme of scripture.
How can I pray with Psalms 119:103?
Read Psalms 119:103 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.