King James Version
psalm 119:71 in the King James Version says “It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 119 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.”
psalm 119:71 · KJV
The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.
Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.
It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
JOD. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
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