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NASB | Psalm 119:71 It is good for me that I was afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Psalm 119:71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes. |
Subject: Advantages of Affliction |
Bible Note: This passage reminds me of an old Jewish anecdote concerning a conversation between a student and a Rabbi: "What is the source of your wisdom, Rabbi?" asked the student. "Good choices, son," was the reply. The student then inquired, "And how did you come to make such good choices, sir?" "By experience," the Rabbi answered. "And how did you receive such experience, Rabbi?" persisted the student. The Rabbi smiled, "Bad choices, son, bad choices." I do not mean to make light of sin and affliction, nor the chastening of the Lord. On the contrary, I stand in awe of how my God is able to transform something as useless as the efforts I have made in my own strength, into something that is of eternal value. Thank you, Lord, for your chastening! Indeed, the more I know your Fatherly ministrations, the more I discover the peaceable fruit that you promised. |
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