Psalms 119:162

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 119:162 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “I rejoice at thy word, As one that findeth great spoil.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

I rejoice at thy word, As one that findeth great spoil.
Psalms 119:162 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 119

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
162I rejoice at thy word, As one that findeth great spoil.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I 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. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“rejoice: Psa 119:72, Psa 119:111; Jer 15:16 as one: Sa1 30:16; Pro 16:19; Isa 9:3 Psalms 119:163”
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