1 God is indeed good to Israel, to those pure in heart. ISV — Psalm 73:1
2 Now as for me, my feet nearly stumbled, as I almost lost my step. ISV — Psalm 73:2
3 For I was envious of the proud when I observed the prosperity of the wicked. ISV — Psalm 73:3
4 For there is no struggle at their deaths, and their bodies are healthy. ISV — Psalm 73:4
5 They do not experience problems common to ordinary people; they aren’t afflicted as others a3:5 Lit. human beings are. ISV — Psalm 73:5
6 Therefore pride is their necklace and violence covers them like a garment. ISV — Psalm 73:6
7 Their eyes bulge from obesity and the imaginations of their mind cross the border into sin. b3:7 The Heb. lacks into sin ISV — Psalm 73:7
8 In their mockery they speak evil; from their arrogant position they speak oppression. ISV — Psalm 73:8
9 They choose to speak c73:9 Lit. They set their mouth against heaven; while they talk about things on earth. ISV — Psalm 73:9
10 Therefore God’s d73:10 Lit. his people return there and drink it all in like water until they’re satiated. ISV — Psalm 73:10
11 Then they say, “How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?” ISV — Psalm 73:11
12 Just look at these wicked people! They’re perpetually carefree as they increase their wealth. ISV — Psalm 73:12
13 I kept my heart pure for nothing and kept my hands clean from guilt. ISV — Psalm 73:13
14 For I suffer all day long and I am punished every morning. ISV — Psalm 73:14
15 If I say, “I will talk like this,” I would betray a generation of your children. ISV — Psalm 73:15
16 When I tried to understand this, it was too difficult for me ISV — Psalm 73:16
17 until I entered the sanctuaries of God. Then I understood their destiny. ISV — Psalm 73:17
18 You have certainly set them in slippery places; you will make them fall to their ruin. ISV — Psalm 73:18
19 How desolate they quickly become, completely destroyed by calamities. ISV — Psalm 73:19
20 Like a dream when one awakens, Lord, you will despise their image when you arise. ISV — Psalm 73:20
21 When I chose to be bitter I was emotionally pained. ISV — Psalm 73:21
22 Then, I was too stupid and didn’t realize I was acting like e73:22 The Heb. lacks acting like a wild animal with you. ISV — Psalm 73:22
23 But now I am always with you, for you keep holding my right hand. ISV — Psalm 73:23
24 You will guide me with your wise advice, and later you will receive me with honor. ISV — Psalm 73:24
25 Whom do I have in heaven but you? I desire nothing on this f73:25 The Heb. lacks this earth. ISV — Psalm 73:25
26 My body and mind may fail, but God is my strength g73:26 Lit. is the rock of my heart and my portion forever. ISV — Psalm 73:26
27 Those far from you will perish; you will destroy those who are unfaithful to you. ISV — Psalm 73:27
28 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. ISV — Psalm 73:28