Psalm 119:71

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Psalm 119:71

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Berean Standard Bible

It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes.

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KJV

King James Version

[It is] good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.

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WEB

World English Bible

It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn your statutes.

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ASV

American Standard Version

It is good for me that I have been afflicted; That I may learn thy statutes.

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Psalm 119

⁶⁹ Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep Your precepts with all my heart.

⁷⁰ Their hearts are callous and insensitive, but I delight in Your law.

⁷¹ It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes.

⁷² The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

⁷³ Your hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding to learn Your commandments.

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