Psalm 119:52
βI remembered thy judgments of old, O Lord; and have comforted myself.β
KJV
Read in Psalm 119Meaning
Zayin (vv.49β56) looks backward to God's established judgments in order to endure present distress.
Zayin
Remembered promise gives hope, comfort, songs, and faithfulness in affliction.
Read carefully
The verse finds comfort in God's enduring justice; application still requires covenantal and historical context.
Reflection
Recall trustworthy evidence of faithfulness without idealizing the past.