Psalms 119:162

Psalms 119:162 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
• New International Version (NIV)I rejoice in your promise like one who finds great spoil.
• English Standard Version (ESV)I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil.
• New King James Version (NKJV)I rejoice at Your word As one who finds great treasure.

Context of Psalms 119:162

160The sum of thy word is truth, and every righteous judgment of thine is for ever. 161SHIN. Princes have persecuted me without a cause; but my heart standeth in awe of thy word. I have joy in thy *word, as one that findeth great spoil. 163I hate and abhor falsehood; thy law do I love. 164Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.

Psalms 119:162 word by word

שָׂ֣שׂ אָ֭נֹכִֽי עַל־אִמְרָתֶ֑ךָ כְּ֝מוֹצֵ֗א שָׁלָ֥ל רָֽב׃Read the interlinear

• wordאִמְרָה'imrâh 'emrâh · wordH565
• greatרַבrab · manyH7227
• spoilשָׁלָלshâlâl · spoilH7998

Cross-references for Psalms 119:162

• Psalms 119:72The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
• Jeremiah 15:16Thy words were found, and I did eat them, and thy words were unto me the joy and rejoicing of my heart; for I am called by thy name, O Jehovah, God of hosts.
• 1 Samuel 30:16And he brought him down, and behold, they were spread over the whole land, eating and drinking, and dancing, because of all the great spoil that they had taken out of the land of the Philistines, and out of the land of Judah.
• Proverbs 16:19Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the meek, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
• Isaiah 9:3Thou hast multiplied the nation, hast increased its joy: they joy before thee like to the joy in harvest; as [men] rejoice when they divide the spoil.

Commentaries on Psalms 119:162

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 162I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil - Plunder in a camp; prey; booty: as the hunter or the warrior, when he lights on great and unexpected success.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 161-168Verses 161-168 Those whose hearts stand in awe of God's word, will rather endure the wrath of man, than break the law of God. By the word of God we are unspeakable gainers. Every man hates to have a lie told him, but we should more hate telling a lie; by the latter we give an affront to God. The more we see the beauty of truth, the more we shall see the hateful deformity of a lie. We are to praise God even for afflictions; through grace we get good from…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 161-164my heart fears … I rejoice: Fear, trembling, and joy show the psalmist’s devotion to God. God’s word is a treasure (great spoil). In the Old Testament, the number seven represents wholeness.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 161-165161-165. (Compare Psa 119:46, 86). awe--reverential, not slavish fear, which could not coexist with love (Psa 119:163; 1Jo 4:8). Instead of fearing his persecutors, he fears God's Word alone (Lu 12:4, 5). The Jews inscribe in the first page of the great Bible (Ge 28:17), "How dreadful is this place! This is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven!"Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 119:162

• Joy
• Word of God

In the dictionaries

• Break
• Comfort
• Delight
• Depart
• Establish
• Hallel
• Horror
• Incline
• Judgment
• Judgments of God

Commentaries on Psalms 119

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings