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Themes in Psalm 73

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Themes in Psalm 73

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Psalm 73:1 (show verse)

A Psalm of Asaph.
Surely God is good to Israel,
To those who are pure in heart!

Cleanliness » Figurative
Heart » Renewed » Clean
character of the renewed Heart » Clean

Psalm 73:2 (show verse)

But as for me, my feet came close to stumbling,
My steps had almost slipped.

Discouragement » The prosperity of the wicked

Psalm 73:3 (show verse)

For I was envious of the arrogant
As I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

Discouragement » The prosperity of the wicked
Envy » Forbidden » Examples of
Envy » Prosperity of the wicked should not excite
Happiness » Of the wicked » Sometimes a stumbling-block to saints
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Their worldly prosperity
Happiness of the The Wicked » Sometimes a stumbling-block to saints
Murmuring » Instances of » Asaph
Prosperity » Of the wicked, general references to
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
Wicked people » Prosperity of
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Prosperity of

Psalm 73:4 (show verse)

For there are no pains in their death,
And their body is fat.

Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Their worldly prosperity
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
Wicked people » Prosperity of
Wicked people » Death of

Psalm 73:5 (show verse)

They are not in trouble as other men,
Nor are they plagued like mankind.

Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
Wicked people » Prosperity of

Psalm 73:6 (show verse)

Therefore pride is their necklace;
The garment of violence covers them.

Chains » Figurative
Corruption » In politics in the church » The prevalence of violence
Pride » The wicked encompassed with
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
Sin » Fruits of » Garment of
The Nation » Appointed by God corrupt » The prevalence of violence
Wicked people » Prosperity of
The world » Conformity to forbidden creation of » Filled with violence

Psalm 73:7 (show verse)

Their eye bulges from fatness;
The imaginations of their heart run riot.

Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Their worldly prosperity
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
Wicked people » Prosperity of

Psalm 73:8 (show verse)

They mock and wickedly speak of oppression;
They speak from on high.

Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
Wicked people » Prosperity of

Psalm 73:9 (show verse)

They have set their mouth against the heavens,
And their tongue parades through the earth.

Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
Wicked people » Prosperity of

Psalm 73:10 (show verse)

Therefore his people return to this place,
And waters of abundance are drunk by them.

Afflictions of the The Wicked » Are often sudden
Cup » Figurative » Of sorrow
Cup » Cup of suffering, saints drink of
Drunkenness » Figurative
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
cup of Suffering » Saints drink of
Trials » Cup of suffering, saints drink of
Wicked people » Prosperity of

Psalm 73:11 (show verse)

They say, “How does God know?
And is there knowledge with the Most High?”

Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
Wicked people » Prosperity of
God, Wisdom of » The wicked question

Psalm 73:12 (show verse)

Behold, these are the wicked;
And always at ease, they have increased in wealth.

Prosperity » Of the wicked, general references to
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
Riches » The wicked » Often increase in
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Acknowledge, though the wicked prosper
Wicked people » Prosperity of
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Prosperity of

Psalm 73:13 (show verse)

Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure
And washed my hands in innocence;

hands » Taken » Washed
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Acknowledge, though the wicked prosper
Washing » Of hands
Washing » Of hands, a token of innocence
Wicked people » Prosperity of

Psalm 73:14 (show verse)

For I have been stricken all day long
And

chastened every morning.

Apparent injustice » Sometimes attributed to God
Injustice » Sometimes attributed to God
Partiality » Sometimes attributed to God
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Acknowledge, though the wicked prosper
Wicked people » Prosperity of

Psalm 73:15 (show verse)

If I had said, “I will speak thus,”
Behold, I would have betrayed the generation of Your children.

Offence » Saints should » Be cautious of giving
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Acknowledge, though the wicked prosper
Wicked people » Prosperity of

Psalm 73:16 (show verse)

When I pondered to understand this,
It was troublesome in my sight

Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » David
Despondency » David
Happiness » Of the wicked » Sometimes a stumbling-block to saints
Happiness of the The Wicked » Sometimes a stumbling-block to saints
The Providence of God » Sometimes dark and mysterious
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Acknowledge, though the wicked prosper
Wicked people » Prosperity of

Psalm 73:17 (show verse)

Until I came into the

sanctuary of God;

Then I perceived their end.

Envy » Prosperity of the wicked should not excite
Happiness » Of the wicked » Saints often permitted to see the end of
Happiness of the The Wicked » Saints often permitted to see the end of
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Acknowledge, though the wicked prosper
Wicked people » Prosperity of
The wicked » Devices of » End of

Psalm 73:18 (show verse)

Surely You set them in slippery places;
You cast them down to

destruction.

Envy » Prosperity of the wicked should not excite
Happiness » Of the wicked » Often interrupted by judgments
Happiness » Of the wicked » Saints often permitted to see the end of
Happiness of the The Wicked » Often interrupted by judgments
Happiness of the The Wicked » Saints often permitted to see the end of
Insecurity of the wicked » General references to
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
Wicked people » Prosperity of
The wicked » Guilt of » Insecurity of

Psalm 73:19 (show verse)

How they are

destroyed in a moment!

They are utterly swept away by sudden terrors!

Afflictions of the The Wicked » Produce slavish fear
Death of the The Wicked » Frequently marked by terror
Desolation of the wicked » General references to
Dreams » Illustrative of » Prosperity of sinners
Envy » Prosperity of the wicked should not excite
unholy Fear » Described as » Consuming
Happiness » Of the wicked » Often interrupted by judgments
Happiness » Of the wicked » Saints often permitted to see the end of
Happiness of the The Wicked » Often interrupted by judgments
Happiness of the The Wicked » Saints often permitted to see the end of
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
Wicked people » Prosperity of
The wicked » Desolation of, as a result of sin

Psalm 73:20 (show verse)

Like a dream when one awakes,
O Lord, when aroused, You will despise their form.

Dreams » Illustrative of » Prosperity of sinners
Envy » Prosperity of the wicked should not excite
Happiness » Of the wicked » Often interrupted by judgments
Happiness » Of the wicked » Saints often permitted to see the end of
Happiness of the The Wicked » Often interrupted by judgments
Happiness of the The Wicked » Saints often permitted to see the end of
natural Life » Is compared to » A dream
Wicked people » Prosperity of

Psalm 73:21 (show verse)

When my heart was embittered
And I was pierced within,

Conscience » Guilty
Conviction of sin » Conviction of sin results of » Misery
Sin » Conviction of, results of » Misery
Wicked people » Prosperity of

Psalm 73:22 (show verse)

Then I was senseless and ignorant;
I was like a beast before You.

Beasts » Described as » Devoid of understanding
Ignorance » Man's » Brevity of life limits knowledge
Man » Ignorance of » Brevity of life limits knowledge
Man's » Ignorance » Brevity of life limits knowledge
Wicked people » Prosperity of

Psalm 73:23 (show verse)

Nevertheless I am continually with You;
You have taken hold of my right hand.

hands » Right hand, illustrative » (holding by,) of support

Psalm 73:24 (show verse)

With Your counsel You will guide me,
And afterward receive me to glory.

Assurance » Exemplified
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Exemplified » By david
Counsel » Divine
Eternal » Glory » The glory will be endless
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » The glory will be endless
Glory » Christ's » Eternal
Glory » Eternal » Inherited by saints
God » Examples of Leadership » Counsel of
God's Promises » Of guidance promised to the obedient » By wise counsel
divine Guidance » Promised to the obedient » By wise counsel
the Reward of saints » Saints may feel confident of
the future » No more » The glory will be endless

Psalm 73:25 (show verse)

Whom have I in heaven but You?

And besides You, I desire nothing on earth.

Affections » Of saints, supremely set on God
Assurance » Exemplified
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Exemplified » By david
Desires » Select readings, psalms 42; 84 ps 42; 84 » General references to
Desires » Desiring the lord
God » Love to » Examples of
Happiness of saints in this life » Is in God
Heaven » Dwelling place of God
Hunger » Select readings ps 42; 84 » General references to
Love » The test » To God
Spiritual » Hunger select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Ps 42; 84
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Ps 42; 84
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Examples of love to God

Psalm 73:26 (show verse)

My flesh and my heart may fail,
But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » Comfort in affliction
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Comfort in affliction
Assurance » Exemplified
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Exemplified » By david
Desires » Desiring the lord
failure » What fails
Flesh » The flesh
God » Remember » Strength, our
God » Mercy of » Our strength
Happiness of saints in this life » Is in God
Heart » The heart of man
Heart » God being the strength of your heart
Man » The heart of man
Privileges of saints » Having God for their » Portion
The righteous » Saints » Portion of
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Portion of
Saints » Portion
Strength » God, our
Worship » Those that worship idols

Psalm 73:27 (show verse)

For, behold, those who are far from You will perish;
You have destroyed all those who

are unfaithful to You.

Worship » Those that worship idols

Psalm 73:28 (show verse)

But as for me, the nearness of God is my good;
I have made the Lord God my refuge,
That I may tell of all Your works.

Access to God » Blessedness of
Closeness » Drawing near to God
Declaration » Declaring the lord and his works
Draw near to God » In prayer and fellowship
God » Christ as » Draw near to, in prayer and fellowship
Nearness to God » In prayer and fellowship
Prayer » Described as » Drawing near to God