67 Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.
67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word.
67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word.
67 Before I learned to answer you, I wandered all over the place, but now I'm in step with your Word.
67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now I keep Your word.
67 I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word.
71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
71 It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.
71 It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes.
71 My troubles turned out all for the best - they forced me to learn from your textbook.
71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes.
71 My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees.
(Read Psalm 119:65-72)
However God has dealt with us, he has dealt with us better than we deserve; and all in love, and for our good. Many have knowledge, but little judgment; those who have both, are fortified against the snares of Satan, and furnished for the service of God. We are most apt to wander from God, when we are easy in the world. We should leave our concerns to the disposal of God, seeing we know not what is good for us. Lord, thou art our bountiful Benefactor; incline our hearts to faith and obedience. The psalmist will go on in his duty with constancy and resolution. The proud are full of the world, and its wealth and pleasures; these make them senseless, secure, and stupid. God visits his people with affliction, that they may learn his statutes. Not only God's promises, but even his law, his percepts, though hard to ungodly men, are desirable, and profitable, because they lead us with safety and delight unto eternal life.
75 I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
75 I know, O Lord, that your rules are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
75 I can see now, God, that your decisions are right; your testing has taught me what's true and right.
75 I know, O Lord, that Your judgments are right, And that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.
75 I know, O Lord, that your regulations are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it.
(Read Psalm 119:73-80)
God made us to serve him, and enjoy him; but by sin we have made ourselves unfit to serve him, and to enjoy him. We ought, therefore, continually to beseech him, by his Holy Spirit, to give us understanding. The comforts some have in God, should be matter of joy to others. But it is easy to own, that God's judgments are right, until it comes to be our own case. All supports under affliction must come from mercy and compassion. The mercies of God are tender mercies; the mercies of a father, the compassion of a mother to her son. They come to us when we are not able to go to them. Causeless reproach does not hurt, and should not move us. The psalmist could go on in the way of his duty, and find comfort in it. He valued the good will of saints, and was desirous to keep up his communion with them. Soundness of heart signifies sincerity in dependence on God, and devotedness to him.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 119:67
Commentary on Psalm 119:65-72
(Read Psalm 119:65-72)
However God has dealt with us, he has dealt with us better than we deserve; and all in love, and for our good. Many have knowledge, but little judgment; those who have both, are fortified against the snares of Satan, and furnished for the service of God. We are most apt to wander from God, when we are easy in the world. We should leave our concerns to the disposal of God, seeing we know not what is good for us. Lord, thou art our bountiful Benefactor; incline our hearts to faith and obedience. The psalmist will go on in his duty with constancy and resolution. The proud are full of the world, and its wealth and pleasures; these make them senseless, secure, and stupid. God visits his people with affliction, that they may learn his statutes. Not only God's promises, but even his law, his percepts, though hard to ungodly men, are desirable, and profitable, because they lead us with safety and delight unto eternal life.