Psalms 119:162 (GNV)

Passage

I reioyce at thy worde, as one that findeth a great spoyle.

Nearby Context

Psalms 119:160 The beginning of thy worde is trueth, and all the iudgements of thy righteousnesse endure for euer.

Psalms 119:161 SCHIN. Princes haue persecuted mee without cause, but mine heart stood in awe of thy wordes.

Psalms 119:162 I reioyce at thy worde, as one that findeth a great spoyle.

Psalms 119:163 I hate falshoode and abhorre it, but thy Lawe doe I loue.

Psalms 119:164 Seuen times a day doe I praise thee, because of thy righteous iudgements.

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "reioyce", "worde", "findeth", "great", and "spoyle". It is saying that the verse draws attention to "reioyce" and "worde", so its meaning should be read from those terms before moving to application.

The nearby context moves from verse 161's "SCHIN Princes haue persecuted mee without cause..." into verse 163's "I hate falshoode and abhorre it but...", so "reioyce" and "worde" belong inside that flow. In Psalms context, the local focus is worship, trust, the LORD's kingship, and covenant mercy.

A plain takeaway is to answer the verse's own emphasis on "reioyce" and "worde" with trust shaped by these words, not by a vague optimism outside the passage.