Psalms 119:67
Before I was afflicted I was in error; but now I observe thy saying.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.
In Context
66The best of discernment and knowledge do thou teach me; for in thy commandments do I believe.
68Thou art good, and doing good: teach me thy statutes.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:15Thus did Yeshurun grow fat, and he kicked; [thou art grown fat, thick, fleshy;] and then he forsook the God who made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation.
2 Samuel 11:2And it happened at evening-tide, that David arose from off his couch, and walked upon the roof of the king's house: and he saw from the roof a woman bathing herself; and the woman was of a very beautiful appearance.
Psalms 73:5They share not in the trouble of mortals, and with men are they not afflicted.
Psalms 119:75I know, O Lord, that thy decrees are righteous, and that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.
Proverbs 1:32For the defection of the simple will slay them, and the prosperity of fools will cause them to be lost.
Jeremiah 31:18(31:17) I have indeed heard Ephraim bemoaning himself, “Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as an untamed calf; cause me to return, and I will return; for thou art 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 →