Thematic Bible
Psalm 73:1 (show verse)
Truly, God is good to Israel, even to such as are clean in heart.
Psalm 73:2 (show verse)
But as for me, my feet had almost gone from under me; I was near to slipping;
Psalm 73:3 (show verse)
Because of my envy of the men of pride, when I saw the well-being of the wrongdoers.
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
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 they have no pain; their bodies are fat and strong.
Psalm 73:5 (show verse)
They are not in trouble as others are; they have no part in the unhappy fate of men.
Psalm 73:6 (show verse)
For this reason pride is round them like a chain; they are clothed with violent behaviour as with a robe.
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
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 eyes are bursting with fat; they have more than their heart's desire.
Psalm 73:8 (show verse)
Their thoughts are deep with evil designs; their talk from their seats of power is of cruel acts.
Psalm 73:9 (show verse)
Their mouth goes up to heaven; their tongues go walking through the earth.
Psalm 73:10 (show verse)
For this reason they are full of bread; and water is ever flowing for 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
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)
And they say, How will the Lord see this? is there knowledge in the Most High?
Psalm 73:12 (show verse)
Truly, such are the sinners; they do well at all times, and their wealth is increased.
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
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)
As for me, I have made my heart clean to no purpose, washing my hands in righteousness;
Psalm 73:14 (show verse)
For I have been troubled all the day; every morning have I undergone punishment.
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
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 would make clear what it is like, I would say, You are false to the generation of your children.
Psalm 73:16 (show verse)
When my thoughts were turned to see the reason of this, it was a weariness in my eyes;
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
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)
Till I went into God's holy place, and saw the end of the evil-doers.
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
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)
You put their feet where there was danger of slipping, so that they go down into 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
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 suddenly are they wasted! fears are the cause of their destruction.
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
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)
As a dream when one is awake, they are ended; they are like an image gone out of mind when sleep is over.
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
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)
My heart was made bitter, and I was pained by the bite of grief:
Psalm 73:22 (show verse)
As for me, I was foolish, and without knowledge; I was like a beast before you.
Psalm 73:23 (show verse)
But still I am ever with you; you have taken me by my right hand.
Psalm 73:24 (show verse)
Your wisdom will be my guide, and later you will put me in a place of honour.
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
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 having you I have no desire for anything 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
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 are wasting away: but God is the Rock of my heart and my eternal heritage.
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
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 those who are far away from you will come to destruction: you will put an end to all those who have not kept faith with you.
Psalm 73:28 (show verse)
But it is good for me to come near to God: I have put my faith in the Lord God, so that I may make clear all his works.