Psalms 119:71

71 My punishment was good for me, because it made me learn your commands.

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 proud have told lies about me, but with all my heart I obey your instructions.

70 They have no understanding, but I find pleasure in your law.

71 My punishment was good for me, because it made me learn your commands.

72 The law that you gave means more to me than all the money in the world.

73 You created me, and you keep me safe; give me understanding, so that I may learn your laws.