Psalms 119:71

71 It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.

Psalms 119:71 in Other Translations

71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.

71 It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes.

71 My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees.

71 My troubles turned out all for the best - they forced me to learn from your textbook.

71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted; That I may learn thy statutes.

71 It was good that I had to suffer in order to learn your laws.

71 It was good for me to be afflicted so that I could learn Your statutes.

71 It was good for me to suffer. That's what helped me to understand your orders.

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 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart.

70 Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law.

71 It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.

72 The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.

73 Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands.

Cross References

• 1. ver 67,75