Thematic Bible
Psalm 73:1 (show verse)
A psalm by Asaph. Certainly God is good to Israel, and to those whose motives are pure!
Psalm 73:2 (show verse)
But as for me, my feet almost slipped; my feet almost slid out from under me.
Psalm 73:3 (show verse)
For I envied those who are proud, as I observed 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
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 suffer no pain; their bodies are strong and well-fed.
Psalm 73:5 (show verse)
They are immune to the trouble common to men; they do not suffer as other men do.
Psalm 73:6 (show verse)
Arrogance is their necklace, and violence their clothing.
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 prosperity causes them to do wrong; their thoughts are sinful.
Psalm 73:8 (show verse)
They mock and say evil things; they proudly threaten violence.
Psalm 73:9 (show verse)
They speak as if they rule in heaven, and lay claim to the earth.
Psalm 73:10 (show verse)
Therefore they have more than enough food to eat, and even suck up the water of the sea.
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)
They say, "How does God know what we do? Is the sovereign one aware of what goes on?"
Psalm 73:12 (show verse)
Take a good look! This is what the wicked are like, those who always have it so easy and get richer and richer.
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)
I concluded, "Surely in vain I have kept my motives pure and maintained a pure lifestyle.
Psalm 73:14 (show verse)
I suffer all day long, and am punished 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
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 publicized these thoughts, I would have betrayed your loyal followers.
Psalm 73:16 (show verse)
When I tried to make sense of this, it was troubling to me.
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)
Then I entered the precincts of God's temple, and understood the destiny of the wicked.
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)
Surely you put them in slippery places; you bring them down to ruin.
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 desolate they become in a mere moment! Terrifying judgments make their demise complete!
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)
They are like a dream after one wakes up. O Lord, when you awake you will despise them.
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)
Yes, my spirit was bitter, and my insides felt sharp pain.
Psalm 73:22 (show verse)
I was ignorant and lacked insight; I was as senseless as an animal before you.
Psalm 73:23 (show verse)
But I am continually with you; you hold my right hand.
Psalm 73:24 (show verse)
You guide me by your wise advice, and then you will lead me to a position of honor.
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 do I have in heaven but you? I desire no one but you 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 may grow weak, but God always protects my heart and gives me stability.
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)
Yes, look! Those far from you die; you destroy everyone who is unfaithful to you.
Psalm 73:28 (show verse)
But as for me, God's presence is all I need. I have made the sovereign Lord my shelter, as I declare all the things you have done.