If I had not found joy in your teachings, my suffering would have destroyed me.
Everything that was written in the past was written to teach us. Those things were written so that we could have hope. That hope comes from the patience and encouragement that the Scriptures give us.
Even though I have troubles and hard times, your commands give me joy.
Comfort me and let me live. I enjoy your teachings.
Your rules make me happy. They give me good advice.
But I really believe that I will see the Lord’s goodness before I die.
I enjoy your laws. I will not forget your word.
You comfort me in my suffering, because your promise gives me new life.