Psalms 119:162

What does Psalms 119:162 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 119:162 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

I rejoice at thy word, As one that findeth great spoil.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I rejoice at thy word, As one that findeth great spoil.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

I am delighted by your saying, like a man who makes discovery of great wealth.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

I do rejoice concerning Thy saying, As one finding abundant spoil.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

I have joy in thy *word, as one that findeth great spoil.

Context

v.161Princes have persecuted me without a cause; But my heart standeth in awe of thy words.

v.162This passage

v.163I hate and abhor falsehood; But thy law do I love.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 16:19

    Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

  • 1 Samuel 30:16

    And when he had brought him down, behold, they were spread abroad over all the ground, 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.

  • Isaiah 9:3

    Thou hast multiplied the nation, thou hast increased their joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.

  • Psalms 119:72

    The law of thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver. י YODH.

  • Psalms 119:111

    Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; For they are the rejoicing of my heart.

  • Jeremiah 15:16

    Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy words were unto me a joy and the rejoicing of my heart: for I am called by thy name, O Jehovah, God of hosts.

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