Psalms 119:67
Previously I was suffering, wandering away from you, but now I do what you say.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.
In Context
66Now teach me wise judgment and discernment because I believe in your instructions.
68Since you are good, everything you do is good. Teach me your ways.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:15But Israel, you grew fat and rebelled—fat, overweight, and bloated with food. You abandoned the God who made you and despised the Rock of your salvation.
2 Samuel 11:2Late one afternoon, David got up from taking a nap and was walking on the roof of the palace. From the roof he saw a woman bathing—a very beautiful woman.
Psalms 73:5They don't have problems like other people; they don't get hit by disasters like everybody else.
Psalms 119:75Lord, I know that what you decide is right; you brought me down in order to help me because you are trustworthy.
Proverbs 1:32Stupid people are killed by their rebellion; foolish people are destroyed by their lack of concern.
Jeremiah 31:18Don't worry, I've heard Ephraim's groans, saying, “You disciplined me really hard as if I was a calf that hadn't been trained. Please bring me back, let me return, 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 →