71 It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes.
Psalms 119:71
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Psalms 119:91–93
91 Your ordinances stand to this day, for all things are servants to You. 92 If Your law had not been my delight, then I would have perished in my affliction. 93 I will never forget Your precepts, for by them You have revived me.
Psalms 119:66–68
66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in Your commandments. 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.
Psalms 119:49–51
49 Remember Your word to Your servant, upon which You have given me hope. 50 This is my comfort in affliction, that Your promise has given me life. 51 The arrogant utterly deride me, but I do not turn from Your law.
Psalms 94:11–13
11 The LORD knows the thoughts of man, that they are futile. 12 Blessed is the man You discipline, O LORD, and teach from Your law, 13 to grant him relief from days of trouble, until a pit is dug for the wicked.
Psalms 119:11–13
11 I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You. 12 Blessed are You, O LORD; teach me Your statutes. 13 With my lips I proclaim all the judgments of Your mouth.
Psalms 119:142–144
142 Your righteousness is everlasting and Your law is true. 143 Trouble and distress have found me, but Your commandments are my delight. 144 Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.
Psalms 119:74–76
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. 76 May Your loving devotion comfort me, I pray, according to Your promise to Your servant.
Psalms 119:152–154
152 Long ago I learned from Your testimonies that You have established them forever. 153 Look upon my affliction and rescue me, for I have not forgotten Your law. 154 Defend my cause and redeem me; revive me according to Your word.
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