Psalms 119:143

143 Trouble and distress have found me, but Your commandments are my delight.

Psalms 119:143 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 119:143

Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me
Or, "found me" ^F1. Outward troubles and inward distress; troubles arising from his enemies, the men of the world, that hated and persecuted him; and from a body of sin and death, from the temptations of Satan, and divine desertions; some from without, and others from within; troubles both of body and mind, which is what all good men are liable to;

[yet] thy commandments [are] my delights;
so far from being grievous, that they were a pleasure to him; yea, exceedingly delighted him, and cheered and refreshed his spirits amidst all his troubles.

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FOOTNOTES:

F1 (ynwaum) "invenerunt me", V. L. Pagninus, Montanus, Musculus, Gejerus, Michaelis.

Psalms 119:143 In-Context

141 I am lowly and despised, but I do not forget Your precepts.

142 Your righteousness is everlasting and Your law is true.

143 Trouble and distress have found me, but Your commandments are my delight.

144 Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.

145 I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD! I will obey Your statutes.