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1A Psalm of Asaph. Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.

1God is indeed good to Israel, to those pure in heart.

2But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped.

2Now as for me, my feet nearly stumbled, as I almost lost my step.

3For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

3For I was envious of the proud when I observed the prosperity of the wicked.

4They have no struggle in their death; their bodies are well-fed.

4For there is no struggle at their deaths, and their bodies are healthy.

5They are free of the burdens others carry; they are not afflicted like other men.

5They do not experience problems common to ordinary people; they aren't afflicted as others are.

6Therefore pride is their necklace; a garment of violence covers them.

6Therefore pride is their necklace and violence covers them like a garment.

7From their prosperity proceeds iniquity; the imaginations of their hearts run wild.

7Their eyes bulge from obesity and the imaginations of their mind cross the border into sin.

8They mock and speak with malice; with arrogance they threaten oppression.

8In their mockery they speak evil; from their arrogant position they speak oppression.

9They set their mouths against the heavens, and their tongues strut across the earth.

9They choose to speak against heaven; while they talk about things on earth.

10So their people return to this place and drink up waters in abundance.

10Therefore God's people return there and drink it all in like water until they're satiated.

11The wicked say, “How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?”

11Then they say, "How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?"

12Behold, these are the wicked—always carefree as they increase their wealth.

12Just look at these wicked people! They're perpetually carefree as they increase their wealth.

13Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure; in innocence I have washed my hands.

13I kept my heart pure for nothing and kept my hands clean from guilt.

14For I am afflicted all day long and punished every morning.

14For I suffer all day long and I am punished every morning.

15If I had said, “I will speak this way,” then I would have betrayed Your children.

15If I say, "I will talk like this," I would betray a generation of your children.

16When I tried to understand all this, it was troublesome in my sight

16When I tried to understand this, it was too difficult for me

17until I entered God’s sanctuary; then I discerned their end.

17until I entered the sanctuaries of God. Then I understood their destiny.

18Surely You set them on slick ground; You cast them down into ruin.

18You have certainly set them in slippery places; you will make them fall to their ruin.

19How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors!

19How desolate they quickly become, completely destroyed by calamities.

20Like one waking from a dream, so You, O Lord, awaken and despise their form.

20Like a dream when one awakens, Lord, you will despise their image when you arise.

21When my heart was grieved and I was pierced within,

21When I chose to be bitter I was emotionally pained.

22I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before You.

22Then, I was too stupid and didn't realize I was acting like a wild animal with you.

23Yet I am always with You; You hold my right hand.

23But now I am always with you, for you keep holding my right hand.

24You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory.

24You will guide me with your wise advice, and later you will receive me with honor.

25Whom have I in heaven but You? And on earth I desire no one besides You.

25Whom do I have in heaven but you? I desire nothing on this earth.

26My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

26My body and mind may fail, but God is my strength and my portion forever.

27Those far from You will surely perish; You destroy all who are unfaithful to You.

27Those far from you will perish; you will destroy those who are unfaithful to you.

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.

28As 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.

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