Psalms 119:67
Psalms 119:67 Meaning and Explanation
“Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Suffering redirected the psalmist from error toward faithfulness to God's word.
The Context of Psalms 119:67
Affliction as God's instrument for redirecting the wayward to obedience.
What Does Psalms 119:67 Mean?
'Before I was afflicted I went astray' shows the psalmist's past condition. Without the corrective hand of affliction, he was wandering from truth.
'But now have I kept thy word' indicates transformation. Affliction has been redemptive, turning the psalmist back to obedience. Suffering has become the instrument of his return to righteousness.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:67
What does Psalms 119:67 mean?
Suffering redirected the psalmist from error toward faithfulness to God's word.
What is the context of Psalms 119:67?
Affliction as God's instrument for redirecting the wayward to obedience.