Psalm 73
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1A Psalm of Asaph. Truly God is good to Israel, To such as are pure in heart.1A Psalm of Asaph. Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.
2But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; My steps had nearly slipped.2But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped.
3For I was envious of the boastful, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked.3For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
4For there are no pangs in their death, But their strength is firm.4They have no struggle in their death; their bodies are well-fed.
5They are not in trouble as other men, Nor are they plagued like other men.5They are free of the burdens others carry; they are not afflicted like other men.
6Therefore pride serves as their necklace; Violence covers them like a garment.6Therefore pride is their necklace; a garment of violence covers them.
7Their eyes bulge with abundance; They have more than heart could wish.7From their prosperity proceeds iniquity; the imaginations of their hearts run wild.
8They scoff and speak wickedly concerning oppression; They speak loftily.8They mock and speak with malice; with arrogance they threaten oppression.
9They set their mouth against the heavens, And their tongue walks through the earth.9They set their mouths against the heavens, and their tongues strut across the earth.
10Therefore his people return here, And waters of a full cup are drained by them.10So their people return to this place and drink up waters in abundance.
11And they say, “How does God know? And is there knowledge in the Most High?”11The wicked say, “How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?”
12Behold, these are the ungodly, Who are always at ease; They increase in riches.12Behold, these are the wicked—always carefree as they increase their wealth.
13Surely I have cleansed my heart in vain, And washed my hands in innocence.13Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure; in innocence I have washed my hands.
14For all day long I have been plagued, And chastened every morning.14For I am afflicted all day long and punished every morning.
15If I had said, “I will speak thus,” Behold, I would have been untrue to the generation of Your children.15If I had said, “I will speak this way,” then I would have betrayed Your children.
16When I thought how to understand this, It was too painful for me—16When I tried to understand all this, it was troublesome in my sight
17Until I went into the sanctuary of God; Then I understood their end.17until I entered God’s sanctuary; then I discerned their end.
18Surely You set them in slippery places; You cast them down to destruction.18Surely You set them on slick ground; You cast them down into ruin.
19Oh, how they are brought to desolation, as in a moment! They are utterly consumed with terrors.19How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors!
20As a dream when one awakes, So, Lord, when You awake, You shall despise their image.20Like one waking from a dream, so You, O Lord, awaken and despise their form.
21Thus my heart was grieved, And I was vexed in my mind.21When my heart was grieved and I was pierced within,
22I was so foolish and ignorant; I was like a beast before You.22I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before You.
23Nevertheless I am continually with You; You hold me by my right hand.23Yet I am always with You; You hold my right hand.
24You will guide me with Your counsel, And afterward receive me to glory.24You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory.
25Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You.25Whom have I in heaven but You? And on earth I desire no one besides You.
26My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.26My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
27For indeed, those who are far from You shall perish; You have destroyed all those who desert You for harlotry.27Those far from You will surely perish; You destroy all who are unfaithful to You.
28But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, That I may declare all Your works.28But as for me, it is good to draw near to God. I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may proclaim all Your works.
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Psalm 72
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