Bible Verses About Afflictions Made Beneficial: In convincing us of sin

If they are bound in fetters, and are taken in the cords of afflictions,

then he shows them their work, and their transgressions, that they have behaved themselves proudly.

Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I observe your word.

He wanted to fill his belly with the husks that the pigs ate, but no one gave him any.

But when he came to himself he said, ‘How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough to spare, and I’m dying with hunger!

I will get up and go to my father, and will tell him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight.