Psalm 119:71

71 It is good for me that thou hast afflicted me; that I might learn thine ordinances.

Psalm 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 ) .

Psalm 119:71 In-Context

69 The injustice of the proud has been multiplied against me: but I will search out thy commandments with all my heart.

70 Their heart has been curdled like milk; but I have meditated on thy law.

71 It is good for me that thou hast afflicted me; that I might learn thine ordinances.

72 The law of thy mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.

73 Thy hands have made me, and fashioned me: instruct me, that I may learn thy commandments.