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Psalms 119:71 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Psalms 119:71 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 119 verse 71 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.”
Psalms 119:71 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 119:71
"It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes." The frank statement tov li ki uniteti (good for me that I was afflicted) contradicts natural thinking that suffering is pure evil. Tov (good) indicates benefit, value, welfare—affliction produced spiritual profit. The purpose clause lema'an elmad chuqekha (in order that I might learn your statutes) reveals suffering's educational function. Lamad (learn) means more than intellectual acquisition—it implies experiential learning, internalization through practice. Chukei (statutes) refers to God's engraved, prescribed...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 119:71
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“for a few days”
“I went astray; but now I observe your word.”
“we are punished by the Lord”
“Yah”
“by this the iniquity of Jacob will be forgiven”