Before I was afflicted — The Septuagint and the Latin Vulgate read, “Before I was humbled.” The Hebrew word has the general sense o…

That there is allusion here to the Babylonian exile, and its moral and religious effect on the nation, there can be little doubt.

The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes. Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word. Teach m…

Before I was afflicted, I went astray

However God has dealt with us, He has dealt with us better than we deserve, and all in love and for our good.