KJV ORIGINAL
I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I know, O LORD, that your decisions are right, and that you have allowed me to suffer because you are faithful to me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is acknowledging that God's decisions are always right, and that even his suffering comes from God's faithful love.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible, which is entirely focused on praising God's law and wisdom. The psalm was likely written during or after Israel's exile, when the people were reflecting on their suffering and God's faithfulness. The Hebrew concept here suggests that God's discipline comes from His covenant love, not anger.
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