What does Psalm 119:65–80 teach us?

Psalm 119:65–80 teaches that God is good even in affliction, that His Word is a priceless treasure, and that His steadfast love brings true comfort.

How should Christians respond to affliction?

Christians should see affliction as God’s tool of sanctification. It draws believers back to obedience, deepens trust in His Word, and demonstrates His covenant faithfulness.

Why is God’s Word better than gold and silver?

Psalm 119:72 declares the Word of God is better than thousands of gold and silver pieces because it brings eternal wisdom, joy, and salvation that worldly riches cannot provide.

Delight in God’s Decrees: Part 5

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Delight in God’s Decrees: Part 5 (Psalm 119:65–80)

Series: Walking Through the Psalms ·
Host: Dave Jenkins ·
Date: September 19, 2025

Show Summary

In Psalm 119:65–80 (Teth & Yodh), we see God’s goodness in affliction, the refining work of His Word, and a prayer for understanding, comfort, and renewal.
The psalmist treasures the law of the Lord above riches and asks for a blameless heart that perseveres to the end.

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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.

Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.

He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).

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Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.

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