Psalm 73 is a favorite for many Jewish and Christian believers because the words of this precious psalm ring true to their experience. And there is nothing on earth that I desire other than you.26 My flesh and my heart may fail,    but God is the strength[f] of my heart and my portion forever. The "pure in heart" of Ps. Update. [c]11 And they say, “How can God know? They are not in trouble as others are; they are not plagued like other people. 2. They set their mouth against the heavens, And their tongue walks through the earth. 21 When my soul was embittered,    when I was pricked in heart,22 I was stupid and ignorant;    I was like a brute beast toward you.23 Nevertheless I am continually with you;    you hold my right hand.24 You guide me with your counsel,    and afterward you will receive me with honor. NRSV Comfort Print XL Edition Holy Bible--soft leather-look, burgundy, NRSV Large-Print Personal-Size Bible with Apocrypha, Comfort Print--soft leather-look, purple, NRSV Go-Anywhere Compact Thinline Bible with Apocrypha bonded leather, navy blue, NRSV Single-Column Reference Bible, Comfort Print--soft leather-look, brown, NRSV Wesley Study Bible - Bonded Leather Charcoal, NRSV Catholic Bible, Gift Edition, Comfort Print, Leathersoft, Brown. But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. 74 Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in your word. Sign up for the Verse of the Day. 1 O God, why do you cast us ... Psalm 73. New Revised Standard Version. Psalm 75. All rights reserved worldwide. 15 If I had said, “I will talk on in this way,”    I would have been untrue to the circle of your children.16 But when I thought how to understand this,    it seemed to me a wearisome task,17 until I went into the sanctuary of God;    then I perceived their end.18 Truly you set them in slippery places;    you make them fall to ruin.19 How they are destroyed in a moment,    swept away utterly by terrors!20 They are[d] like a dream when one awakes;    on awaking you despise their phantoms. 1 Truly God is good to the upright, to those who are pure in heart. Psalm 73:1–3 1 Truly God is good to the upright, a. to those who are pure in heart. (Q)14 All day long I have been afflicted,(R)    and every morning brings new punishments. But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped. Many will bsee and fear, and put their trust in the Lord. Does the Most High know anything?”, 12 This is what the wicked are like—    always free of care,(N) they go on amassing wealth.(O). .the prosperity of the wicked" This world is unfair. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. A Psalm of Asaph. This is a truth which cannot be shaken. (A Psalm of Asaph.) Psalm 73:1 A Psalm of Asaph. 1 Truly God is good to the upright,[a]    to those who are pure in heart.2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled;    my steps had nearly slipped.3 For I was envious of the arrogant;    I saw the prosperity of the wicked. to those who are pure in heart. Psalm 73:3 clarifies the problem area (i.e., envy, jealousy). Book I (Psalms 1-41)Psalm 1. Upgrade to the best Bible learning experience! . Truly God is good to the upright, to those who are pure in heart. Psalm 73:8 8 They scoff and speak with malice; loftily they threaten oppression. Psalm 73:3 clarifies the problem area (i.e., envy, jealousy). 73:3 "I was envious of the arrogant. From their callous hearts comes iniquity ; their evil imaginations have no limits. Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire other than you.Psalm 73:25 NRSV ..... 2 Corinthians 3:17 NRSV. 4 For they have no pain;    their bodies are sound and sleek.5 They are not in trouble as others are;    they are not plagued like other people.6 Therefore pride is their necklace;    violence covers them like a garment.7 Their eyes swell out with fatness;    their hearts overflow with follies.8 They scoff and speak with malice;    loftily they threaten oppression.9 They set their mouths against heaven,    and their tongues range over the earth. 23 Yet I am always with you;    you hold me by my right hand. 27 Indeed, those who are far from you will perish;    you put an end to those who are false to you.28 But for me it is good to be near God;    I have made the Lord God my refuge,    to tell of all your works. Truly God is good to the upright,#.1 Or good to Israelto those who are pure in heart. May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice. And there is nothing on earth that I desire other than you. Get beautiful Bible art delivered to your inbox. 21 When my heart was grieved    and my spirit embittered,22 I was senseless(AC) and ignorant;    I was a brute beast(AD) before you. Used by permission. 1. New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Under these circumstances, Psalm 73 helps believers to be honest with God. 2 He drew me up from wthe pit of destruction, out of xthe miry bog, and yset my feet upon a rock, zmaking my steps secure. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And earth has nothing I desire besides you. Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. Psalm 73 English Standard Version: Par God Is My Strength and Portion Forever. May the mountains yield prosperity for the people, and the hills, in righteousness. 3 For I was envious of the arrogant; I saw the prosperity of the wicked. But as for me, my feet had almost slipped;I had nearly lost my foothold. [c]11 They say, “How would God know? On January 17, 2004, a 66-ton whale died and was beached on the southwestern coast of Taiwan, near the city of Tainan. 1 Truly God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. Call us at 888-634-2038. Under these circumstances, Psalm 73 helps believers to be honest with God. I would have been untrue to the circle of your children. (W)19 How suddenly(X) are they destroyed,    completely swept away(Y) by terrors!20 They are like a dream(Z) when one awakes;(AA)    when you arise, Lord,    you will despise them as fantasies.(AB). Verses 1 – 12: The *psalmist (maybe *Asaph) starts with what he thinks is true. and their tongues take possession of the earth. and afterward you will receive me with honor. But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped. Psalm 73 is a favorite for many Jewish and Christian believers because the words of this precious psalm ring true to their experience. For I was envious of the arrogant; I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 3 For I was envious of the arrogant, Psalm 73 A psalm of Asaph. New Revised Standard Version (NRSV). Get your church set-up with online giving, sermon streaming, and more in under 24 hours. In the midst of suffering believers often feel cheated and begin to question and doubt God’s goodness. Psalm 73:3 clarifies the problem area (i.e., envy, jealousy). 75 I know, O Lord, that your judgments are right, and that in faithfulness you have humbled me. Truly God is good to the upright, to those who are pure in heart. Scriptures: Psalm 73. Psalm 72 Prayer for Guidance and Support for the King - Of Solomon. And there is nothing on earth that I desire other than you.26 My flesh and my heart may fail,    but God is the strength[f] of my heart and my portion forever. Get beautiful Bible art delivered to your inbox. A Psalm of Asaph. Try it free for 30 days. Introduction. you put an end to those who are false to you. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. Commentary on Psalm 73:1-14 (Read Psalm 73:1-14) The psalmist was strongly tempted to envy the prosperity of the wicked; a common temptation, which has tried the graces of many saints. Is there knowledge in the Most High?”12 Such are the wicked;    always at ease, they increase in riches.13 All in vain I have kept my heart clean    and washed my hands in innocence.14 For all day long I have been plagued,    and am punished every morning. With a different word division of the Hebrew; Masoretic Text. Book Three God Is My Strength and Portion Forever - A Psalm of Asaph. Psalms 73. If this world is all there is, God is unfair! New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Read verse in Revised Standard Version 15 If I had spoken out like that,    I would have betrayed your children.16 When I tried to understand(S) all this,    it troubled me deeply17 till I entered the sanctuary(T) of God;    then I understood their final destiny. "God is good to Israel", verse 1. [c]11 And they say, “How can God know? (Psalms 73–89) Psalm 73 Plea for Relief from Oppressors. March 1st, 2021. They are free from common human burdens; they are not plagued by human ills. (M)9 Their mouths lay claim to heaven,    and their tongues take possession of the earth.10 Therefore their people turn to them    and drink up waters in abundance. (A), 2 But as for me, my feet had almost slipped;(B)    I had nearly lost my foothold. (I)7 From their callous hearts(J) comes iniquity[b];    their evil imaginations have no limits.8 They scoff, and speak with malice;(K)    with arrogance(L) they threaten oppression. Psalm 73:1–3 1 Truly God is good to the upright, a. to those who are pure in heart. Two weeks later, on January 29, authorities decided to truck the dead whale to a laboratory where they could do an autopsy. 73 Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.. 74 Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in your word.. 75 I know, O Lord, that your judgments are right, and that in faithfulness you have humbled me.. 76 Let your steadfast love become my comfort according to your promise to your servant. BOOK III (Psalms 73–89) Psalm 73 Plea for Relief from Oppressors - A Psalm of Asaph. Psalm 74 Plea for Help in Time of National Humiliation A Maskil of Asaph. . For I was envious of the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. Sign up for the Verse of the Day. and afterward you will take me into glory. 2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped. 2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped. Truly God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) (AE)24 You guide(AF) me with your counsel,(AG)    and afterward you will take me into glory.25 Whom have I in heaven but you? [e]25 Whom have I in heaven but you? .the prosperity of the wicked" This world is unfair. (U), 18 Surely you place them on slippery ground;(V)    you cast them down to ruin. 4. Whom have I in heaven but you? But as for me, my feet had almost s 3 For I was envious of the arrogant; I saw the prosperity of the wicked. Psalm 73 is the first psalm of Book III of the Psalter. 1 Happy are those . you put an end to those who are false to you. I would have been untrue to the circle of your children. ? A Psalm of Asaph. 2 Corinthians 3:17 NRSV… This is a truth which cannot be shaken. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Psalm 73 A Psalm of Asaph. .the prosperity of the wicked" This world is unfair. Read more Share Copy Show footnotes A service of Faithlife / Logos Bible Software . And there is nothing on earth that I desire other than you.Psalm 73:25 NRSV ..... 2 Corinthians 3:17 NRSV. The underlying assumption is that God allows that which should be judged! (AH)    And earth has nothing I desire besides you. For I was envious of the arrogant; I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped. BOOK III Psalms 73–89Psalm 73A psalm of Asaph. 50:titleAsaph.Truly God is good to Israel,To such as are pure in heart.But as for me, my fee They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong. We’ll send you a new verse every day to download or share. But he lays down the great principle by which he resolved to abide. (AI)26 My flesh and my heart(AJ) may fail,(AK)    but God is the strength(AL) of my heart    and my portion(AM) forever. BOOK III(Psalms 73—89)Plea for Relief from OppressorsA Psalm of Asaph. In the midst of suffering believers often feel cheated and begin to question and doubt God’s goodness. 73:3 "I was envious of the arrogant. Read more Share. 73. Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to a king’s son. Gorged-out eyes, fat bulging between eye and socket, a horrifying gaze, an evil scheme. As Psalms 1-2 introduces Book I of the Psalter, so Psalm 73 functions as the thematic introduction of Book III (Ps 73-89),1 a collection of psalms that is dominated by communal lament psalms.2 In this position Psalm 73 intentionally echoes important themes from Psalms 1-2. Psalm 73 Introduction The heading of the Psalm 73 says, A Psalm of Asaph. Therefore pride is their necklace; violence covers them like a garment. BOOK III (Psalms 73-89) Psalm 73. They all start with the same word in *Hebrew: ak. For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. Psalm 73:25 NRSV. BOOK THREE: Psalms 73—89The Tragedy of the Wicked, and the Blessedness of Trust in GodA Psalm of #Ps. 1 Surely God is good to Israel,    to those who are pure in heart. 27 Those who are far from you will perish;(AN)    you destroy all who are unfaithful(AO) to you.28 But as for me, it is good to be near God. 13 Surely in vain(P) I have kept my heart pure    and have washed my hands in innocence. 3 For I was envious of the arrogant; I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 1 Truly God is good to the upright, to those who are pure in heart.. 2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped.. 3 For I was envious of the arrogant; I saw the prosperity of the wicked.. 4 For they have no pain; their bodies are sound and sleek.. 5 They are not in trouble as others are; they are not plagued like other people. 1 Truly God is good to the upright, * to those who are pure in heart. Truly God is good to the upright, to those who are pure in heart. Truly God is good to the upright, to those who are pure in heart. Surely God is good to Israel,to those who are pure in heart. The picture is stark and perhaps shocking, but a reasonable first impression from the line their eyes swell out with fatness. Bible Browser Psalm 73 1 Truly God is good to the upright, to those who are pure in heart. ... NRSV, Peshitta) that seemed to be with the wicked, but in reality, was with the psalmist; On the other hand. 21 When my soul was embittered,    when I was pricked in heart,22 I was stupid and ignorant;    I was like a brute beast toward you.23 Nevertheless I am continually with you;    you hold my right hand.24 You guide me with your counsel,    and afterward you will receive me with honor. What Psalm 73 means. 4 For they have no pain;    their bodies are sound and sleek.5 They are not in trouble as others are;    they are not plagued like other people.6 Therefore pride is their necklace;    violence covers them like a garment.7 Their eyes swell out with fatness;    their hearts overflow with follies.8 They scoff and speak with malice;    loftily they threaten oppression.9 They set their mouths against heaven,    and their tongues range over the earth. (AP)    I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge;(AQ)    I will tell of all your deeds.(AR). The meaning of the Hebrew for this verse is uncertain. All rights reserved. Psalm 73:17 17 until I went into the sanctuary of God; then I perceived their end. February 28th, 2021. 73:1 are being tested by the unfairness of life. [a]5 They are free(F) from common human burdens;    they are not plagued by human ills.6 Therefore pride(G) is their necklace;(H)    they clothe themselves with violence. Therefore pride is their necklace; violence covers them like a garment. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. 2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped. 1 Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. ... NRSV, Peshitta) that seemed to be with the wicked, but in reality, was with the psalmist; On the other hand. Psalm 73 1 A Psalm of Asaph. Psalm 73:12 NRSV - Such are the wicked; … | Biblia. (Psalms 73-89) Psalm 73 Plea for Relief from Oppressors A Psalm of Asaph. 10 Therefore the people turn and praise them,[b]    and find no fault in them. 4 For they have no pain; It is the goodness of God. If this world is all there is, God is unfair! 2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped. and afterward you will receive me with honor. Font Size Psalm 74. Plea for Relief from Oppressors. Psalm 73 is a personal story from Asaph's own experience. 10 Therefore the people turn and praise them,[b]    and find no fault in them. 2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled, my steps had well nigh slipped. BOOK III Psalms 73–89 -A psalm of Asaph. . Psalm 73. 2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled, my steps had well nigh slipped. But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled, my steps had nearly slipped. Used by permission. A Psalm of Asaph. 73:3 "I was envious of the arrogant. (E), 4 They have no struggles;    their bodies are healthy and strong. For they have no pangs until death; their bodies are fat and sleek. He probably wrote this psalm and his choir probably sang it often. February 28th, 2021. # 73.1 Or Truly God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. 3 He put aa new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus free for 30 days. 27 Indeed, those who are far from you will perish;    you put an end to those who are false to you.28 But for me it is good to be near God;    I have made the Lord God my refuge,    to tell of all your works. and on his law they meditate day and night. Psalm 73:25 NRSV. who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers; 2 but their delight is in the law of the Lord, . 3 For I was envious of the arrogant; I saw the prosperity of the wicked. (C)3 For I envied(D) the arrogant    when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. It is the goodness of God. 15 If I had said, “I will talk on in this way,”    I would have been untrue to the circle of your children.16 But when I thought how to understand this,    it seemed to me a wearisome task,17 until I went into the sanctuary of God;    then I perceived their end.18 Truly you set them in slippery places;    you make them fall to ruin.19 How they are destroyed in a moment,    swept away utterly by terrors!20 They are[d] like a dream when one awakes;    on awaking you despise their phantoms. All rights reserved. They are not in trouble as others are; they are not plagued like other people. ? March 1st, 2021. 1 Truly God is good to the upright, * to those who are pure in heart. 1 Truly God is good to the upright, # 73.1 Or good to Israel. BOOK III. They are not in trouble as others are; they are not stricken like the rest of mankind. It means "surely". 3 For I was envious of the arrogant 1 Truly God is good to the upright,[a]    to those who are pure in heart.2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled;    my steps had nearly slipped.3 For I was envious of the arrogant;    I saw the prosperity of the wicked. Read more Share Copy Show footnotes A service of Faithlife / Logos Bible Software . Is there knowledge in the Most High?”12 Such are the wicked;    always at ease, they increase in riches.13 All in vain I have kept my heart clean    and washed my hands in innocence.14 For all day long I have been plagued,    and am punished every morning. Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. A Psalm of Asaph. For I env New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bible Book List. Psalm 73:7 (NRSV) Richard Liantonio, University of Manchester. And there is nothing on earth that I desire other than you. The psalm is in three parts. It chronicles his own journey from The Two Ways. We have translated it "I am sure" in verse 1 and "I was sure" in verses 13 and 18. Are you getting the most out of Bible Gateway? Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. [e]25 Whom have I in heaven but you? Asaph was a Levite who led one of the temple choirs during the time of David (1 Chronicles 15:19; 25:1-2). 2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled, my steps had nearly slipped. 2 Corinthians 3:17 NRSV… We’ll send you a new verse every day to download or share. Commentary on Psalm 73:1-14 (Read Psalm 73:1-14) The psalmist was strongly tempted to envy the prosperity of the wicked; a common temptation, which has tried the graces of many saints. 3. and every morning brings new punishments. But he lays down the great principle by which he resolved to abide. 73 Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments. If this world is all there is, God is unfair! For they have no pain; their bodies are sound and sleek.