Psalms 119:75
ΒΆ I know, O LORD, that thy judgments [are] right, and [that] thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.
I know {H3045}, O LORD {H3068}, that thy judgments {H4941} are right {H6664}, and that thou in faithfulness {H530} hast afflicted {H6031} me.
I know, ADONAI, that your rulings are righteous, that even when you humble me you are faithful.
I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.
I know, O Jehovah, that thy judgments are righteous, And that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.
Cross-References
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Revelation 3:19 (10 votes)
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. -
Hebrews 12:10 (6 votes)
For they verily for a few days chastened [us] after their own pleasure; but he for [our] profit, that [we] might be partakers of his holiness. -
Hebrews 12:11 (6 votes)
Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. -
Romans 3:4 (3 votes)
God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged. -
Romans 3:5 (3 votes)
But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? [Is] God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man) -
Psalms 89:30 (3 votes)
If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments; -
Psalms 89:33 (3 votes)
Nevertheless my lovingkindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my faithfulness to fail.
Commentary
Psalms 119:75 (KJV) offers a profound declaration of faith amidst adversity, revealing the psalmist's deep understanding of God's character. It states, "I know, O LORD, that thy judgments [are] right, and [that] thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me." This verse encapsulates a mature spiritual perspective where suffering is not seen as random or punitive, but as a purposeful act of a loving and just God.
Context
Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible, an acrostic poem celebrating the beauty, wisdom, and necessity of God's law (His "word," "judgments," "statutes," "precepts," etc.). Throughout the psalm, the author, often believed to be David, expresses an intense love for God's commandments and a desire to live according to them. This particular verse (75) comes from the section (verses 73-80) where the psalmist prays for understanding and help, acknowledging God's sovereignty and righteousness even in personal suffering. The "affliction" mentioned here is likely a trial or hardship that the psalmist is enduring, which he attributes directly to God's hand.
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Related Scriptures
This verse beautifully resonates with other biblical passages that address God's justice and the purpose of suffering:
Practical Application
For the modern believer, Psalms 119:75 offers immense comfort and a critical paradigm for understanding personal struggles. When facing difficulties, it encourages us to:
This verse reminds us that true spiritual maturity involves accepting God's sovereign hand in all areas of life, trusting that His ways are always right and His heart is always faithful.
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