Psalms 119:143
Psalms 119:143 Meaning and Explanation
“Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Psalms 119:143
The sustaining joy of God's commandments amidst severe suffering.
What Does Psalms 119:143 Mean?
'Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me' describes the psalmist's circumstances. Hardship and pain have seized him; they dominate his experience.
'Yet thy commandments are my delights' forms a remarkable contrast. In the midst of this distress, God's commandments are the psalmist's delight. The commandments provide joy where his circumstances provide only pain.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:143
What does Psalms 119:143 mean?
Though gripped by trouble and pain, God's commandments remain the psalmist's joy.
What is the context of Psalms 119:143?
The sustaining joy of God's commandments amidst severe suffering.