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Psalms 119:71
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Psalms 119:71
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It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.
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Psalms 119:71 in Other Translations
KJV
71
It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
ESV
71
It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes.
NLT
71
My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees.
MSG
71
My troubles turned out all for the best - they forced me to learn from your textbook.
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71
It was good for me to be afflicted so that I could learn Your statutes.
Psalms 119:71 In-Context
69
Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart.
70
Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law.
71
It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.
72
The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.
73
Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands.
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ver 67,75
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