Thematic Bible
Psalm 73:1 (show verse)
God is indeed good to Israel, to those pure in heart.
Psalm 73:2 (show verse)
Now as for me, my feet nearly stumbled, as I almost lost my step.
Psalm 73:3 (show verse)
For I was envious of the proud when I observed the prosperity of the wicked.
Psalm 73:4 (show verse)
For there is no struggle at their deaths, and their bodies are healthy.
Psalm 73:5 (show verse)
They do not experience problems common to ordinary people; they aren't afflicted as others are.
Psalm 73:6 (show verse)
Therefore pride is their necklace and violence covers them like a garment.
Psalm 73:7 (show verse)
Their eyes bulge from obesity and the imaginations of their mind cross the border into sin.
Psalm 73:8 (show verse)
In their mockery they speak evil; from their arrogant position they speak oppression.
Psalm 73:9 (show verse)
They choose to speak against heaven; while they talk about things on earth.
Psalm 73:10 (show verse)
Therefore God's people return there and drink it all in like water until they're satiated.
Psalm 73:11 (show verse)
Then they say, "How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?"
Psalm 73:12 (show verse)
Just look at these wicked people! They're perpetually carefree as they increase their wealth.
Psalm 73:13 (show verse)
I kept my heart pure for nothing and kept my hands clean from guilt.
Psalm 73:14 (show verse)
For I suffer all day long and I am punished every morning.
Psalm 73:15 (show verse)
If I say, "I will talk like this," I would betray a generation of your children.
Psalm 73:16 (show verse)
When I tried to understand this, it was too difficult for me
Psalm 73:17 (show verse)
until I entered the sanctuaries of God. Then I understood their destiny.
Psalm 73:18 (show verse)
You have certainly set them in slippery places; you will make them fall to their ruin.
Psalm 73:19 (show verse)
How desolate they quickly become, completely destroyed by calamities.
Psalm 73:20 (show verse)
Like a dream when one awakens, Lord, you will despise their image when you arise.
Psalm 73:21 (show verse)
When I chose to be bitter I was emotionally pained.
Psalm 73:22 (show verse)
Then, I was too stupid and didn't realize I was acting like a wild animal with you.
Psalm 73:23 (show verse)
But now I am always with you, for you keep holding my right hand.
Psalm 73:24 (show verse)
You will guide me with your wise advice, and later you will receive me with honor.
Psalm 73:25 (show verse)
Whom do I have in heaven but you? I desire nothing on this earth.
Psalm 73:26 (show verse)
My body and mind may fail, but God is my strength and my portion forever.
Psalm 73:27 (show verse)
Those far from you will perish; you will destroy those who are unfaithful to you.
Psalm 73:28 (show verse)
As for me, how good for me it is that God is near! I have made the Lord GOD my refuge so I can tell about all your deeds. An instruction of Asaph