Psalms 119:71

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

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 The arrogant have smeared me with lies, but I obey Your precepts with all my heart.

70 Their hearts are hard and insensitive, but I delight in Your instruction.

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

72 Instruction from Your lips is better for me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.

73 Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding so that I can learn Your commands.