Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. New Living Translation My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees. English Standard Version It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes. Berean Standard Bible It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes. King James Bible It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes. New King James Version It is good for me that I have been afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes. New American Standard Bible It is good for me that I was afflicted, So that I may learn Your statutes. NASB 1995 It is good for me that I was afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes. NASB 1977 It is good for me that I was afflicted, That I may learn Thy statutes. Legacy Standard Bible It is good for me that I was afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes. Amplified Bible It is good for me that I have been afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes. Christian Standard Bible It was good for me to be afflicted so that I could learn your statutes. Holman Christian Standard Bible It was good for me to be afflicted so that I could learn Your statutes. American Standard Version It is good for me that I have been afflicted; That I may learn thy statutes. Contemporary English Version When you corrected me, it did me good because it taught me to study your laws. English Revised Version It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes. GOD'S WORD® Translation It was good that I had to suffer in order to learn your laws. Good News Translation My punishment was good for me, because it made me learn your commands. International Standard Version It was for my good that I was humbled; so that I would learn your statutes. Majority Standard Bible It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes. NET Bible It was good for me to suffer, so that I might learn your statutes. New Heart English Bible It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn your statutes. Webster's Bible Translation It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes. World English Bible It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn your statutes. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version[It is] good for me that I have been afflicted, "" That I might learn Your statutes. Young's Literal Translation Good for me that I have been afflicted, That I might learn Thy statutes. Smith's Literal Translation Good for me that thou didst humble me, so that I shall learn thy laws. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIt is good for me that thou hast humbled me, that I may learn thy justifications. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible It was good for me to be afflicted, in order to learn your statutes. New Revised Standard Version It is good for me that I was humbled, so that I might learn your statutes. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIt is good for me that I have been humbled, that I might learn thy statutes. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated It is good for me that I have been humbled that I may learn your commandments. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917It is good for me that I have been afflicted, In order that I might learn Thy statutes. Brenton Septuagint Translation It is good for me that thou hast afflicted me; that I might learn thine ordinances. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet…70Their hearts are hard and callous, but I delight in Your law. 71It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes. 72The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.… Cross References Hebrews 12:11 No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it. James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, / because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. / Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Romans 5:3-5 Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; / perseverance, character; and character, hope. / And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. 2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. 1 Peter 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials / so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Job 5:17-18 Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. / For He wounds, but He also binds; He strikes, but His hands also heal. Proverbs 3:11-12 My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke; / for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 1 Peter 5:10 And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you. Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. Lamentations 3:32-33 Even if He causes grief, He will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion. / For He does not willingly afflict or grieve the sons of men. Isaiah 48:10 See, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. Deuteronomy 8:2-3 Remember that these forty years the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commandments. / He humbled you, and in your hunger He gave you manna to eat, which neither you nor your fathers had known, so that you might understand that man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. 1 Corinthians 11:32 But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world. Treasury of Scripture It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn your statutes. good Psalm 119:67 Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word. Psalm 94:12,13 Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy law; … Isaiah 27:9 By this therefore shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged; and this is all the fruit to take away his sin; when he maketh all the stones of the altar as chalkstones that are beaten in sunder, the groves and images shall not stand up. Jump to Previous Afflicted Decrees Good Learn Order Rules Statutes TroubleJump to Next Afflicted Decrees Good Learn Order Rules Statutes TroublePsalm 119 1. This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.2. Aleph. 9. Beth 17. Gimel 25. Daleth 33. He 41. Waw 49. Zayin 57. Heth 65. Teth 73. Yodh 81. Kaph 89. Lamedh 97. Mem 105. Nun 113. Samekh 121. Ayin 129. Pe 137. Tsadhe 145. Qoph 153. Resh 161. Sin and Shin 169. Taw It was good for me to be afflicted This phrase reflects a profound spiritual insight that suffering can lead to personal growth and deeper understanding of God's will. In biblical context, affliction often serves as a tool for discipline and refinement, as seen in Hebrews 12:5-11, where God disciplines those He loves. The psalmist acknowledges that affliction, though painful, has a beneficial purpose. Historically, the Israelites experienced numerous periods of affliction, such as their captivity in Babylon, which led to a renewed commitment to God's laws. This perspective aligns with the broader biblical theme that God uses trials to strengthen faith and character, as seen in James 1:2-4. that I might learn Your statutes Persons / Places / Events 1. PsalmistThe author of Psalm 119, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses a deep love for God's law and a desire to live according to His statutes. 2. God The divine author of the statutes and the one who allows affliction for the purpose of teaching and growth. 3. Affliction The trials or suffering experienced by the psalmist, which serve as a tool for spiritual education and growth. Teaching Points The Purpose of AfflictionAffliction is not meaningless; it serves a divine purpose in teaching us God's statutes and deepening our understanding of His ways. Spiritual Growth through Trials Trials are opportunities for spiritual growth and maturity. They refine our character and strengthen our faith. Embracing God's Discipline Just as a loving parent disciplines a child, God uses affliction to correct and guide us back to His path. Developing a Heart of Gratitude Learning to thank God for afflictions can transform our perspective, helping us to see them as blessings rather than burdens. Dependence on God's Word In times of affliction, turning to God's Word provides comfort, guidance, and the wisdom needed to navigate challenges.(71) It is good . . .--See Psalm 119:67. Probably the result of discipline on the nation is intended, though the "sweet uses of adversity" were long ago a truism of moralists. See 'sch., Agam., 172: "Who guideth mortals to wisdom, maketh them grasp lore Firmly through their pain." Verse 71. - It is good for me that I have been afflicted (see the comment on ver. 67). That I might learn thy statutes. The whole nation "learnt God's statutes" by the affliction of the Babylonish Captivity. Individuals "learnt" them equally by their special chastisements.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew It was goodטֽוֹב־ (ṭō·wḇ-) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good for me to כִֽי־ (ḵî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction be afflicted, עֻנֵּ֑יתִי (‘un·nê·ṯî) Verb - Pual - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 6031: To be bowed down or afflicted that לְ֝מַ֗עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Conjunction Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent I might learn אֶלְמַ֥ד (’el·maḏ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 3925: To exercise in, learn Your statutes. חֻקֶּֽיךָ׃ (ḥuq·qe·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 2706: Something prescribed or owed, a statute Links Psalm 119:71 NIVPsalm 119:71 NLT Psalm 119:71 ESV Psalm 119:71 NASB Psalm 119:71 KJV Psalm 119:71 BibleApps.com Psalm 119:71 Biblia Paralela Psalm 119:71 Chinese Bible Psalm 119:71 French Bible Psalm 119:71 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 119:71 It is good for me that (Psalm Ps Psa.) |