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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1A psalm by Asaph. Certainly God is good to Israel, and to those whose motives are pure! |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2But as for me, my feet almost slipped; my feet almost slid out from under me. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3For I envied those who are proud, as I observed the prosperity of the wicked. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4For they suffer no pain; their bodies are strong and well-fed. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5They are immune to the trouble common to men; they do not suffer as other men do. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6Arrogance is their necklace, and violence their clothing. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7Their prosperity causes them to do wrong; their thoughts are sinful. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8They mock and say evil things; they proudly threaten violence. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9They speak as if they rule in heaven, and lay claim to the earth. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10Therefore they have more than enough food to eat, and even suck up the water of the sea. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11They say, "How does God know what we do? Is the sovereign one aware of what goes on?" |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12Take a good look! This is what the wicked are like, those who always have it so easy and get richer and richer. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13I concluded, "Surely in vain I have kept my motives pure and maintained a pure lifestyle. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14I suffer all day long, and am punished every morning." |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15If I had publicized these thoughts, I would have betrayed your loyal followers. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16When I tried to make sense of this, it was troubling to me. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17Then I entered the precincts of God's temple, and understood the destiny of the wicked. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18Surely you put them in slippery places; you bring them down to ruin. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19How desolate they become in a mere moment! Terrifying judgments make their demise complete! |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20They are like a dream after one wakes up. O Lord, when you awake you will despise them. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21Yes, my spirit was bitter, and my insides felt sharp pain. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22I was ignorant and lacked insight; I was as senseless as an animal before you. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23But I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24You guide me by your wise advice, and then you will lead me to a position of honor. |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25Whom do I have in heaven but you? I desire no one but you on earth. |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26My flesh and my heart may grow weak, but God always protects my heart and gives me stability. |
| 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 27Yes, look! Those far from you die; you destroy everyone who is unfaithful to you. |
| 28[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 28But as for me, God's presence is all I need. I have made the sovereign LORD my shelter, as I declare all the things you have done. |
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