Psalms 119:162
I am delighted by your saying, like a man who makes discovery of great wealth.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
In Context
161SHIN Rulers have been cruel to me without cause; but I have the fear of your word in my heart.
163I am full of hate and disgust for false words; but I am a lover of your law.
Cross References
1 Samuel 30:16And when he had taken him down, they saw them all, seated about on all sides, feasting and drinking among all the mass of goods which they had taken from the land of the Philistines and the land of Judah.
Psalms 119:72The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.
Proverbs 16:19Better it is to have a gentle spirit with the poor, than to take part in the rewards of war with men of pride.
Jeremiah 15:16But to me your word is a joy, making my heart glad; for I am named by your name, O Lord God of armies.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:162
21. SCHIN. 161 Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word. David here lets us know, 1. How he was discouraged in his duty by the fear of man: Princes persecuted him. They looked upon him as a traitor and an enemy to the government, and under that notion sought his life, and bade him go serve other gods, 1 Sam. xxvi. 19 . It has been the common lot of the best men to be persecuted; and the case is the worse if princes be the persecutors, for they have not only the sword in… Read the whole commentary →