Psalm 119:71

71 It is tov for me that I have been afflicted l’ma’an (in order that) I might learn Thy chukkot.

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 zedim (arrogant ones) have forged a sheker against me; but I will keep Thy pikkudim with my kol lev.

70 Their lev is callous like chelev; I delight in Thy torah.

71 It is tov for me that I have been afflicted l’ma’an (in order that) I might learn Thy chukkot.

72 The torah of Thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of zahav and kesef. ' YOD

73 Thy hands have made me and established me: give me understanding, that I may learn Thy mitzvot.