Psalms 119:71

71 [It is] good for me that I was afflicted, so that I might learn your statutes.

Psalms 119:71 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 119:71

[It is] good for me that I have been afflicted
The good and profit of which he had observed before; (See Gill on Psalms 119:67). The following end being also answered thereby,

that I might learn thy statutes;
to understand them, and to keep them. Afflictions are sometimes as a school to the people of God, in which they learn much both of their duty and of their privileges; and when they are teaching and instructive, they are for good; see ( Psalms 94:12 ) .

Psalms 119:71 In-Context

69 [The] arrogant smear me with lies; I keep your precepts with [my] whole heart.

70 Their heart [is] insensitive like fat; As for me, I take delight in your law.

71 [It is] good for me that I was afflicted, so that I might learn your statutes.

72 The law of your mouth [is] better to me than thousands of gold and silver [coins].

73 Your hands have made me and established me; give me understanding that I may learn your commands.