Better Than Gold Blues – A Psalm 119 Teth Reflection

🎵 This heartfelt blues track is inspired by the Teth stanza (Psalm 119:65–72), capturing the deep wisdom found in affliction and the refining power of God's Word. The psalmist reflects on how suffering brought him back to truth, teaching him that God's law is more precious than any wealth. This song explores that journey — from wandering to wisdom, from brokenness to restoration.

Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible and an acrostic poem, where each stanza corresponds to a Hebrew letter. Teth (ט) begins this section and speaks powerfully about the goodness of God even in the midst of pain. The psalmist doesn’t hide his hurt — he acknowledges it — but he also praises the Lord for using it to deepen his understanding and commitment to God's ways.

This is more than a song — it’s a testimony set to blues, with echoes of raw soul, honest pain, and resolute praise. Whether you’re walking through something hard or looking back at a storm that shaped you, may these words speak healing and perspective.

📖 Psalm 119:65–72 (WEB) – Teth:

65 Do good to your servant, according to your word, Yahweh.
66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.
67 Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I observe your word.
68 You are good, and do good. Teach me your statutes.
69 The proud have smeared a lie upon me. With my whole heart, I will keep your precepts.
70 Their heart is as callous as the fat, but I delight in your law.
71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn your statutes.
72 The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

🎶 Lyrics: Better Than Gold Blues 🎶

[Intro – mellow and reflective]
Mm… You’ve been good to me, Lord…
Even when I didn’t see it…
Even when I hurt… You were there.

[Verse 1]
You’ve done good to your servant, Lord,
According to your word.
You taught me wisdom and knowledge too—
Now every line of truth I’ve heard.
Before I was afflicted, I went astray...
But now I walk in Your way.

[Verse 2]
You are good, and what You do is good—
So teach me what is right.
Though the proud smear me with their lies,
I’ll hold to Your Word tonight.
Their hearts are callous, cold and vain,
But my delight’s in Your holy name.

[Chorus – soulful with resolve]
It was good for me that I was afflicted,
So I could learn Your ways.
Your law to me is better than gold,
More than silver or praise.
Yeah, it hurt—but it healed my soul.
You used the pain to make me whole.

[Verse 3]
Their hearts are fat without feeling,
But I rejoice in Your decree.
They mocked me when I was reeling—
Still, Your word kept holding me.
Affliction taught what comfort never could…
That You, my God, are always good.

[Bridge – stripped down, acoustic feel]
Let the wounds speak wisdom now,
Let the scars declare Your grace.
What once broke me down in sorrow,
Now lifts my heart in praise.

[Outro – hopeful with soft groove]
Yes Lord, Your word is better than treasure…
It walks with me through stormy weather.
You’ve been good… so good to me.

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