Psalm 119:71

71 (118-71) It is good for me that thou hast humbled me, that I may learn thy justifications.

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 (118-69) The iniquity of the proud hath been multiplied over me: but I will seek thy commandments with my whole heart.

70 (118-70) Their heart is curdled like milk: but I have meditated on thy law.

71 (118-71) It is good for me that thou hast humbled me, that I may learn thy justifications.

72 (118-72) The law of thy mouth is good to me, above thousands of gold and silver.

73 (118-73) Thy hands have made me and formed me: give me understanding, and I will learn thy commandments.