Psalm 119:162
New International Version
I rejoice in your promise like one who finds great spoil.

New Living Translation
I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure.

English Standard Version
I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil.

Berean Standard Bible
I rejoice in Your promise like one who finds great spoil.

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

New King James Version
I rejoice at Your word As one who finds great treasure.

New American Standard Bible
I rejoice at Your word, Like one who finds great plunder.

NASB 1995
I rejoice at Your word, As one who finds great spoil.

NASB 1977
I rejoice at Thy word, As one who finds great spoil.

Legacy Standard Bible
I rejoice at Your word, As one who finds much spoil.

Amplified Bible
I rejoice at Your word, As one who finds great treasure.

Christian Standard Bible
I rejoice over your promise like one who finds vast treasure.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I rejoice over Your promise like one who finds vast treasure.

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

Contemporary English Version
because they bring happiness like treasures taken in war.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I find joy in your promise like someone who finds a priceless treasure.

Good News Translation
How happy I am because of your promises--as happy as someone who finds rich treasure.

International Standard Version
I find joy at what you have said like one who has discovered a great treasure.

Majority Standard Bible
I rejoice in Your promise like one who finds great spoil.

NET Bible
I rejoice in your instructions, like one who finds much plunder.

New Heart English Bible
I rejoice at your word, as one who finds great spoil.

Webster's Bible Translation
I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.

World English Bible
I rejoice at your word, as one who finds great plunder.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
I rejoice concerning Your saying, "" As one finding abundant spoil.

Young's Literal Translation
I do rejoice concerning Thy saying, As one finding abundant spoil.

Smith's Literal Translation
I rejoice at thy word as he finding much spoil.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
I will rejoice at thy words, as one that hath found great spoil.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I will rejoice over your eloquence, like one who has found many spoils.

New American Bible
I rejoice at your promise, as one who has found rich spoil.

New Revised Standard Version
I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I rejoice at thy word, as one that finds great spoil.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I am gladdened by your word like he that finds much loot.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
I rejoice at Thy word, As one that findeth great spoil.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
I will exult because of thine oracles, as one that finds much spoil.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet
161Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart fears only Your word. 162I rejoice in Your promise like one who finds great spoil. 163I hate and abhor falsehood, but Your law I love.…

Cross References
Jeremiah 15:16
Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became my joy and my heart’s delight. For I bear Your name, O LORD God of Hosts.

Matthew 13:44
The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field.

Proverbs 2:4-5
if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, / then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.

1 Peter 1:8
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,

Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

John 15:11
I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.

Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Isaiah 9:3
You have enlarged the nation and increased its joy. The people rejoice before You as they rejoice at harvest time, as men rejoice in dividing the plunder.

Luke 24:32
They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us as He spoke with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”

1 Thessalonians 1:6
And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering.

Nehemiah 8:12
Then all the people began to eat and drink, to send out portions, and to rejoice greatly, because they understood the words that had been made known to them.

2 Corinthians 6:10
sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.

Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Job 23:12
I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily bread.


Treasury of Scripture

I rejoice at your word, as one that finds great spoil.

rejoice

Psalm 119:72,111
The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver…

Jeremiah 15:16
Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.

as one

1 Samuel 30:16
And when he had brought him down, behold, they were spread abroad upon all the earth, 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 16:19
Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

Isaiah 9:3
Thou hast multiplied the nation, and not increased the joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, and as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.

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Psalm 119
1. This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.
2. Aleph.
9. Beth
17. Gimel
25. Daleth
33. He
41. Waw
49. Zayin
57. Heth
65. Teth
73. Yodh
81. Kaph
89. Lamedh
97. Mem
105. Nun
113. Samekh
121. Ayin
129. Pe
137. Tsadhe
145. Qoph
153. Resh
161. Sin and Shin
169. Taw














I rejoice
The Hebrew word for "rejoice" here is "שָׂשׂ" (sas), which conveys a deep, exuberant joy. This is not a fleeting happiness but a profound, enduring delight. In the context of Psalm 119, this joy is rooted in the spiritual and eternal truths found in God's Word. Historically, the Israelites found joy in the Law, as it was a direct communication from God, guiding them in righteousness. For the conservative Christian, this joy is mirrored in the New Testament revelation of Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh, who fulfills the Law and the Prophets.

in Your word
The term "word" in Hebrew is "אִמְרָה" (imrah), which can refer to a command, promise, or utterance from God. This highlights the multifaceted nature of God's communication with humanity. The Word of God is not just a set of rules but a living, active force that speaks to every aspect of life. Archaeologically, the discovery of ancient manuscripts, such as the Dead Sea Scrolls, underscores the historical reliability and preservation of these divine words. For believers, the Bible is the ultimate authority and source of truth, providing guidance, comfort, and wisdom.

like one who finds great spoil
The imagery of "great spoil" evokes the picture of a victorious warrior discovering abundant treasures after a battle. The Hebrew word for "spoil" is "שָׁלָל" (shalal), which signifies plunder or loot. In ancient times, spoils of war were highly valued, representing wealth, security, and success. Spiritually, this metaphor illustrates the immense value and richness found in God's Word. For the conservative Christian, the Scriptures are a treasure trove of divine wisdom and promises, offering spiritual wealth far surpassing any earthly riches. This verse encourages believers to approach the Bible with the same eagerness and anticipation as one would have in discovering a hidden treasure, knowing that it holds the keys to eternal life and godly living.

(162) Comp. Isaiah 9:3.

Verse 162. - I rejoice at thy Word, as one that findeth great spoil. We must not limit this to the promises contained in God's Law. The psalmist views the precepts of the Law as a real treasure (vers. 14, 72, 127), since they make him wise unto salvation.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
I
אָ֭נֹכִֽי (’ā·nō·ḵî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 595: I

rejoice
שָׂ֣שׂ (śāś)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7797: To be bright, cheerful

in
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

Your promise
אִמְרָתֶ֑ךָ (’im·rā·ṯe·ḵā)
Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 565: Utterance, speech, word

like one who finds
כְּ֝מוֹצֵ֗א (kə·mō·w·ṣê)
Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present

great
רָֽב׃ (rāḇ)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7227: Much, many, great

spoil.
שָׁלָ֥ל (šā·lāl)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7998: A prey, spoil, plunder, booty


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