Psa 119:67, 71, 75 | JFB | STEP | 65-67. The reliance on promises ( ) is strengthened by experience of past dealings according with promises, and a prayer for guidance, encouraged by sanctified affliction.

‏ Psalms 119:67

65-67. The reliance on promises (Psa 119:49) is strengthened by experience of past dealings according with promises, and a prayer for guidance, encouraged by sanctified affliction.

‏ Psalms 119:71

71-72. So also affliction of any kind acts as a wholesome discipline in leading the pious more highly to value the truth and promises of God.

JOD. (Psa 119:73-80).

‏ Psalms 119:75

75-78. in faithfulness--that is, without in the least violating Thy faithfulness; because my sins deserved and needed fatherly chastisement. Enduring chastisement with a filial temper (He 12:6-11), God's promises of mercy (Ro 8:28) will be fulfilled, and He will give comfort in sorrow (La 3:22; 2Co 1:3, 4).