Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands give me delight.
Psalm 119:143
This verse is part of Psalm 119, which is known as the “Alphabet Psalm” because it is acrostic, with each section beginning with a consecutive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. This verse is located in the section that begins with the Hebrew letter “mem”. This verse shows the Psalmist’s attitude towards God’s commandments even in the midst of his troubles and anguish. Instead of turning away from God, the Psalmist finds delight and comfort in God’s commandments, which is an expression of his trust and faith in God. The Psalmist is choosing to focus on God’s word rather than the troubles around him.
