Psalm 119:143

143 Trouble and hardship have found me, but your commandments [still] make me happy.

Psalm 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.

Psalm 119:143 In-Context

141 I am unimportant and despised, [yet] I never forget your guiding principles.

142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your teachings are reliable.

143 Trouble and hardship have found me, but your commandments [still] make me happy.

144 Your written instructions are always right. Help me understand [them] so that I will live.

145 I have called out with all my heart. Answer me, O LORD. I want to obey your laws.