I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
Parallel translations
- WEB I rejoice at your word, as one who finds great plunder.
- BSB I rejoice in Your promise like one who finds great spoil.
- NKJV I rejoice at Your word As one who finds great treasure.
- NASB I rejoice at Your word, Like one who finds great plunder.
- NLT I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure.
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Quick answer
He rejoices in God's word like one who finds great treasure. Scripture is a joy more valuable than spoils of war.
Overview
The psalmist compares his delight in God's Word to the elation of a soldier discovering 'great plunder.' This vivid image conveys that Scripture is a rich, surprising treasure, not a burden. Jesus likens the kingdom to treasure found in a field, and God's Word leads us to that treasure in Him.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- Jer 15:16Thy 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.
- Ps 119:72The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
- Ps 119:111Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
- 1 Sam 30:16And 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.
- Isa 9:3Thou 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.
- Prov 16:19Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
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