Psalm 73

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 meISV — 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