Psalms 119:143

143 Trouble and anguish have found me; your commands delight me.

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] small and despised, [yet] I do not forget your precepts.

142 Your righteousness [is] an everlasting righteousness, and your law [is] truth.

143 Trouble and anguish have found me; your commands delight me.

144 The righteousness of your testimonies [is] forever; give me understanding that I may live.

145 I call with [my] whole heart; answer me, O Yahweh. I will keep your statutes.