Psalm 73
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1A psalm of Asaph. Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.1Truly God is good to Israel, to those whose hearts are pure.
2But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold.2But as for me, I almost lost my footing. My feet were slipping, and I was almost gone.
3For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.3For I envied the proud when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness.
4They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong.4They seem to live such painless lives; their bodies are so healthy and strong.
5They are free from common human burdens; they are not plagued by human ills.5They don’t have troubles like other people; they’re not plagued with problems like everyone else.
6Therefore pride is their necklace; they clothe themselves with violence.6They wear pride like a jeweled necklace and clothe themselves with cruelty.
7From their callous hearts comes iniquity; their evil imaginations have no limits.7These fat cats have everything their hearts could ever wish for!
8They scoff, and speak with malice; with arrogance they threaten oppression.8They scoff and speak only evil; in their pride they seek to crush others.
9Their mouths lay claim to heaven, and their tongues take possession of the earth.9They boast against the very heavens, and their words strut throughout the earth.
10Therefore their people turn to them and drink up waters in abundance.10And so the people are dismayed and confused, drinking in all their words.
11They say, "How would God know? Does the Most High know anything?"11“What does God know?” they ask. “Does the Most High even know what’s happening?”
12This is what the wicked are like-- always free of care, they go on amassing wealth.12Look at these wicked people— enjoying a life of ease while their riches multiply.
13Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure and have washed my hands in innocence.13Did I keep my heart pure for nothing? Did I keep myself innocent for no reason?
14All day long I have been afflicted, and every morning brings new punishments.14I get nothing but trouble all day long; every morning brings me pain.
15If I had spoken out like that, I would have betrayed your children.15If I had really spoken this way to others, I would have been a traitor to your people.
16When I tried to understand all this, it troubled me deeply16So I tried to understand why the wicked prosper. But what a difficult task it is!
17till I entered the sanctuary of God; then I understood their final destiny.17Then I went into your sanctuary, O God, and I finally understood the destiny of the wicked.
18Surely you place them on slippery ground; you cast them down to ruin.18Truly, you put them on a slippery path and send them sliding over the cliff to destruction.
19How suddenly are they destroyed, completely swept away by terrors!19In an instant they are destroyed, completely swept away by terrors.
20They are like a dream when one awakes; when you arise, Lord, you will despise them as fantasies.20When you arise, O Lord, you will laugh at their silly ideas as a person laughs at dreams in the morning.
21When my heart was grieved and my spirit embittered,21Then I realized that my heart was bitter, and I was all torn up inside.
22I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before you.22I was so foolish and ignorant— I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you.
23Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand.23Yet I still belong to you; you hold my right hand.
24You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory.24You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny.
25Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you.25Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth.
26My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.26My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.
27Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you.27Those who desert him will perish, for you destroy those who abandon you.
28But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign LORD my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds.28But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign LORD my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do.
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