Psalms 119:67
Till trouble came I was a wanderer, but now I observe your word.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.
In Context
66Teach me discretion and knowledge, for I have believed your commandments.
68You are good and do good; teach me your statutes.
Cross References
Psalms 73:5They have no trouble like mortals, no share in human pain.
Psalms 119:75I know, O Lord, that your judgments are right, and in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
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 →