Humility and wisdom that regard rebuke as grace.

David did not reject the rebuke of the righteous even in adversity

but rather regarded it as grace (Ps. 141:5). How was this possible?

While human nature typically seeks comfort in times of adversity and suffering ...

David possessed humility and wisdom.

Humility here refers to lowering oneself before the Lord

during adversity, pain, and hardship, fixing one's gaze on God in prayer

and humbling one's own heart before Him.

When considering David's wisdom, Proverbs 9:8 comes to mind:

"Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you."