Bible verse
It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes.
Psalm 119:71 · BSB
The verses around it, from Psalm 119.
67 Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I keep Your word.
68 You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes.
69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep Your precepts with all my heart.
70 Their hearts are hard and callous, but I delight in Your law.
71 It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes.
72 The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
73 Your hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding to learn Your commandments.
74 May those who fear You see me and rejoice, for I have hoped in Your word.
75 I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.
KJV
[It is] good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
ASV
It is good for me that I have been afflicted; That I may learn thy statutes.
ERV
It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
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