Psalms 119:75 Meaning and Explanation
“I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.”
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist affirms that God's verdicts are just and his affliction is an act of faithful discipline.
The Context of Psalms 119:75
Affliction understood as an expression of God's righteous and faithful character.
What Does Psalms 119:75 Mean?
'I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right' is a statement of certainty. The psalmist has come to know—through experience and reflection—that God's verdicts are inherently just and righteous.
'And that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me' reframes suffering. Rather than punishment divorced from God's character, the psalmist sees his affliction as an expression of divine faithfulness. God disciplines those he loves to turn them from error.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:75
What does Psalms 119:75 mean?
The psalmist affirms that God's verdicts are just and his affliction is an act of faithful discipline.
What is the context of Psalms 119:75?
Affliction understood as an expression of God's righteous and faithful character.