Psalms 119:71
The Scripture
(71) It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
This chapter is a long meditation in which the psalmist repeatedly declares his love for God's law and his desire to keep it. He describes how he has hidden God's word in his heart and follows it even when he does not understand. The passage emphasizes the joy of obedience and the comfort found in trusting God's guidance.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 119:67Psalms 94:12Psalms 94:13Isaiah 27:9I Corinthians 11:32Hebrews 12:10Hebrews 12:11