Psalm 119:162

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

because they bring happiness like treasures taken in war.

Cross References

Jeremiah 15:16

When you spoke to me, I was glad to obey, because I belong to you, the LORD All-Powerful.

Psalm 119:72

I would rather obey you than have a thousand pieces of silver and gold.

Psalm 119:111

They will always be my most prized possession and my source of joy.

1 Samuel 30:16

He led David to the Amalekites. They were eating and drinking everywhere, celebrating because of what they had taken from Philistia and Judah.

Isaiah 9:3

Our LORD, you have made your nation stronger. Because of you, its people are glad and celebrate like workers at harvest time or like soldiers dividing up what they have taken.

Proverbs 16:19

You are better off being humble and poor than getting rich from what you take by force.

Psalm 119:14

Obeying your instructions brings as much happiness as being rich.