Psalms 119:71

71 My suffering was good for me, because through it I learned 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 cover me with their lies, but I guard your precepts with all my heart.

70 Their hearts are unfeeling, like blubber, but I rejoice in your Instruction.

71 My suffering was good for me, because through it I learned your statutes.

72 The Instruction you've given to me is better than thousands of pieces of gold and silver!

73 Your hands have made me and set me in place. Help me understand so I can learn your commandments.