Psalms 73:1-13 ▼

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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