Psalms 119:67
Before I was in trouble I went out of the way; but now I keep your word.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.
In Context
66Give me knowledge and good sense; for I have put my faith in your teachings.
68You are good, and your works are good; give me knowledge of your rules.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:15But Jeshurun became fat and would not be controlled: you have become fat, you are thick and full of food: then he was untrue to the God who made him, giving no honour to the Rock of his salvation.
2 Samuel 11:2Now one evening, David got up from his bed, and while he was walking on the roof of the king's house, he saw from there a woman bathing; and the woman was very beautiful.
Psalms 73:5They are not in trouble as others are; they have no part in the unhappy fate of men.
Psalms 119:75I have seen, O Lord, that your decisions are right, and that in unchanging faith you have sent trouble on me.
Proverbs 1:32For the turning back of the simple from teaching will be the cause of their death, and the peace of the foolish will be their destruction.
Jeremiah 31:18Certainly Ephraim's words of grief have come to my ears, You have given me training and I have undergone it like a young cow unused to the yoke: let me be turned and come back, for you are the Lord my God.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:66-67
9. TETH. 65 Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Lord , according unto thy word. 66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments. Here, 1. David makes a thankful acknowledgment of God's gracious dealings with him all along: Thou hast dealt well with thy servant. However God has dealt with us, we must own he has dealt well with us, better than we deserve, and all in love and with design to work for our good. In many instances God has done well for us beyond our expectations. He has… Read the whole commentary →