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