Psalm 119:162

ESV I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil.
NIV I rejoice in your promise like one who finds great spoil.
NASB I rejoice at Your word, Like one who finds great plunder.
CSB I rejoice over your promise like one who finds vast treasure.
NLT I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure.
KJV I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
NKJV I rejoice at Your word As one who finds great treasure.

What does Psalm 119:162 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 119; verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 119:161–168 begins each verse with the Hebrew letter shin. This passage describes the psalmist's relationship to God's Word. Despite persecution, he has remained loyal to the Lord and His Word. The psalmist takes great joy and comfort in God's commands and in Scripture. This constant interaction with God's truth gives the psalmist reassurance even when powerful people rise up against him.
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Chapter Summary
This song is composed of twenty-two stanzas, each corresponding to a letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Each line in the stanza is an individual verse and each begins with the corresponding letter. The psalmist emphasizes study of God's Word in a variety of circumstances, including persecution, sadness, and rescue. Benefits of taking in the Word include a moral life, joy, wisdom, hope, peace, strength, and freedom. Those who interact with the Word of the Lord should respond with delight, careful study, and obedience.
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