Psalm 119:71-73
International Standard Version
71 It was for my good that I was humbled;[a]
so that I would learn your statutes.
72 Instruction[b] that comes from you[c] is better for me
than thousands of gold and silver coins.[d]
Yod
Prayer for God’s Grace
73 Your hands made and formed me;
give me understanding,
that I may learn your commands.
Footnotes
- Psalm 119:71 So MT; LXX reads that you humbled me; DSS 11QPsa reads that you afflicted me
- Psalm 119:72 Or Law
- Psalm 119:72 Lit. from your mouth
- Psalm 119:72 Lit. pieces
Psalm 119:71-73
New International Version
71 It was good for me to be afflicted(A)
so that I might learn your decrees.
72 The law from your mouth is more precious to me
than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.(B)
י Yodh
73 Your hands made me(C) and formed me;
give me understanding to learn your commands.
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