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I rejoice at your word, As one who finds great spoil.
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Joy Like a Victor's Spoil
Commentators explain that the psalmist's joy is not just finding something valuable, but like a soldier discovering 'great spoil' after a victory. This image, as scholars like Calvin and Gill note, conveys a sense of triumph, sudden discovery, and immense, unexpected gain. The Word of God is both the weapon for spiritual victory and the treasure won.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I rejoice at your word, as one that finds great spoil - Plunder in a camp; prey; booty: as the hunter or the warrior, when he finds…
19th Century
Anglican
Compare Isaiah 9:3.
Baptist
I rejoice at your word, as one that finds great spoil. I hate and abhor lying; but your law do I love. Seven times a day do I praise you becaus…
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16th Century
Protestant
I have rejoiced at thy word as one who hath found great spoil. No gain, it is well known, brings greater joy than that which conquerors ac…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I rejoice at your word, as one that finds great spoil . ] At having it, which is a distinguishing blessing; all are not favour…
Those whose hearts stand in awe of God's word, will rather endure the wrath of man, than break the law of God. By the word of God we gain immeasura…
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