Psalms 119:162

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

I rejoice at thy word, As one that findeth great spoil.

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: American Standard VersionBest for: Word studies and original-language research

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A highly literal, word-for-word translation (ASV, 1901) augmented with Strong's numbering to connect English words to underlying Hebrew and Greek terms for study.

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Integrated Strong's numbering: Links English terms to underlying Hebrew and Greek words for deeper lexical study.
Formal equivalence: Prioritizes close alignment with source-language forms and structures.
Divine name rendering: Frequently renders the Tetragrammaton as Jehovah in the Old Testament, following ASV tradition.
Study-focused formatting: Optimized for reference and research rather than casual reading.

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Consistent lexical choices aid exegesis
Stable, longstanding scholarly text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language reduces readability
Older textual basis compared to some modern translations
Strong's numbers are a concordance index, not full lexical definitions

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Referenced Verses

Ps 119:111 : 111 Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; For they are the rejoicing of my heart.
Jer 15:16 : 16 Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy words were unto me a joy and the rejoicing of my heart: for I am called by thy name, O Jehovah, God of hosts.
1 Sam 30:16 : 16 And when he had brought him down, behold, they were spread abroad over all the ground, 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.
Ps 119:72 : 72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver.
Isa 9:3 : 3 Thou hast multiplied the nation, thou hast increased their joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.
Prov 16:19 : 19 Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Ps 119:14-16
3 verses
80%
14I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, As much as in all riches.
15I will meditate on thy precepts, And have respect unto thy ways.
16I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.
Ps 119:158-161
4 verses
77%
158I beheld the treacherous, and was grieved, Because they observe not thy word.
159Consider how I love thy precepts: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thy lovingkindness.
160The sum of thy word is truth; And every one of thy righteous ordinances [endureth] for ever.
161SHIN. Princes have persecuted me without a cause; But my heart standeth in awe of thy words.
Ps 119:174
75%
174I have longed for thy salvation, O Jehovah; And thy law is my delight.
Jer 15:16
75%
16Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy words were unto me a joy and the rejoicing of my heart: for I am called by thy name, O Jehovah, God of hosts.
Ps 119:47
75%
47And I will delight myself in thy commandments, Which I have loved.
Ps 119:111
75%
111Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; For they are the rejoicing of my heart.
Ps 119:40-43
4 verses
74%
40Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: Quicken me in thy righteousness.
41VAV. Let thy lovingkindnesses also come unto me, O Jehovah, Even thy salvation, according to thy word.
42So shall I have an answer for him that reproacheth me; For I trust in thy word.
43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; For I have hoped in thine ordinances.
Ps 119:10-12
3 verses
74%
10With my whole heart have I sought thee: Oh let me not wander from thy commandments.
11Thy word have I laid up in my heart, That I might not sin against thee.
12Blessed art thou, O Jehovah: Teach me thy statutes.
Ps 119:143
73%
143Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me; [Yet] thy commandments are my delight.
Ps 119:74
73%
74They that fear thee shall see me and be glad, Because I have hoped in thy word.
Ps 119:140
73%
140Thy word is very pure; Therefore thy servant loveth it.
Ps 119:127
73%
127Therefore I love thy commandments Above gold, yea, above fine gold.
Ps 119:103
72%
103How sweet are thy words unto my taste! [Yea, sweeter] than honey to my mouth!
Ps 119:131
72%
131I opened wide my mouth, and panted; For I longed for thy commandments.
Ps 119:114
72%
114Thou art my hiding-place and my shield: I hope in thy word.
Ps 21:1
72%
1For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. The king shall joy in thy strength, O Jehovah; And in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
Ps 119:163-167
5 verses
72%
163I hate and abhor falsehood; [But] thy law do I love.
164Seven times a day do I praise thee, Because of thy righteous ordinances.
165Great peace have they that love thy law; And they have no occasion of stumbling.
166I have hoped for thy salvation, O Jehovah, And have done thy commandments.
167My soul hath observed thy testimonies; And I love them exceedingly.
Ps 119:56
72%
56This I have had, Because I have kept thy precepts.
Ps 119:50
71%
50This is my comfort in my affliction; For thy word hath quickened me.
Ps 13:5
71%
5But I have trusted in thy lovingkindness; My heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.
Prov 23:16
71%
16Yea, my heart will rejoice, When thy lips speak right things.
Ps 119:97
71%
97MEM. Oh how love I thy law! It is my meditation all the day.
Ps 119:172
71%
172Let my tongue sing of thy word; For all thy commandments are righteousness.
Ps 31:7
70%
7I will be glad and rejoice in thy lovingkindness; For thou hast seen my affliction: Thou hast known my soul in adversities;
Ps 119:45
70%
45And I shall walk at liberty; For I have sought thy precepts.
Ps 119:129
70%
129PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful; Therefore doth my soul keep them.
Ps 119:72
70%
72The law of thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver.
Ps 119:77
70%
77Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live; For thy law is my delight.
Ps 35:9
70%
9And my soul shall be joyful in Jehovah: It shall rejoice in his salvation.
Ps 119:35
70%
35Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; For therein do I delight.
Ps 119:70
70%
70Their heart is as fat as grease; But I delight in thy law.
Ps 119:107
70%
107I am afflicted very much: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according unto thy word.
Job 31:29
70%
29If I have rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me, Or lifted up myself when evil found him;
Ps 9:14
69%
14That I may show forth all thy praise. In the gates of the daughter of Zion I will rejoice in thy salvation.
Ps 119:65
69%
65TETH. Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Jehovah, according unto thy word.
Ps 119:101
69%
101I have refrained my feet from every evil way, That I might observe thy word.