Psalms
Psa
73:1
<A Psalm of Asaph.> Truly God [is] good to Israel, [even] to such as are of a clean heart.
<A Psalm of Asaph.> Truly God [is] good to Israel, [even] to such as are of a clean heart.
Psalms
Psa
73:2
But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.
But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.
Psalms
Psa
73:3
For I was envious at the foolish, [when] I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
For I was envious at the foolish, [when] I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Psalms
Psa
73:4
For [there are] no bands in their death: but their strength [is] firm.
For [there are] no bands in their death: but their strength [is] firm.
Psalms
Psa
73:5
They [are] not in trouble [as other] men; neither are they plagued like [other] men.
They [are] not in trouble [as other] men; neither are they plagued like [other] men.
Psalms
Psa
73:6
Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them [as] a garment.
Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them [as] a garment.
Psalms
Psa
73:7
Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.
Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.
Psalms
Psa
73:8
They are corrupt, and speak wickedly [concerning] oppression: they speak loftily.
They are corrupt, and speak wickedly [concerning] oppression: they speak loftily.
Psalms
Psa
73:9
They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the earth.
They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the earth.
Psalms
Psa
73:10
Therefore his people return hither: and waters of a full [cup] are wrung out to them.
Therefore his people return hither: and waters of a full [cup] are wrung out to them.
Psalms
Psa
73:11
And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High?
And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High?
Psalms
Psa
73:12
Behold, these [are] the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase [in] riches.
Behold, these [are] the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase [in] riches.
Psalms
Psa
73:13
Verily I have cleansed my heart [in] vain, and washed my hands in innocency.
Verily I have cleansed my heart [in] vain, and washed my hands in innocency.
Psalms
Psa
73:14
For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning.
For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning.
Psalms
Psa
73:15
If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend [against] the generation of thy children.
If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend [against] the generation of thy children.
Psalms
Psa
73:16
When I thought to know this, it [was] too painful for me;
When I thought to know this, it [was] too painful for me;
Psalms
Psa
73:17
Until I went into the sanctuary of God; [then] understood I their end.
Until I went into the sanctuary of God; [then] understood I their end.
Psalms
Psa
73:18
Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction.
Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction.
Psalms
Psa
73:19
How are they [brought] into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors.
How are they [brought] into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors.
Psalms
Psa
73:20
As a dream when [one] awaketh; [so], O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt despise their image.
As a dream when [one] awaketh; [so], O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt despise their image.
Psalms
Psa
73:21
Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins.
Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins.
Psalms
Psa
73:22
So foolish [was] I, and ignorant: I was [as] a beast before thee.
So foolish [was] I, and ignorant: I was [as] a beast before thee.
Psalms
Psa
73:23
Nevertheless I [am] continually with thee: thou hast holden [me] by my right hand.
Nevertheless I [am] continually with thee: thou hast holden [me] by my right hand.
Psalms
Psa
73:24
Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me [to] glory.
Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me [to] glory.
Psalms
Psa
73:25
Whom have I in heaven [but thee]? and [there is] none upon earth [that] I desire beside thee.
Whom have I in heaven [but thee]? and [there is] none upon earth [that] I desire beside thee.
Psalms
Psa
73:26
My flesh and my heart faileth: [but] God [is] the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
My flesh and my heart faileth: [but] God [is] the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
Psalms
Psa
73:27
For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee.
For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee.
Psalms
Psa
73:28
But [it is] good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.
But [it is] good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.
