Psalms 73:1-9 ▼

1 A psalm by Asaph. Certainly God is good to Israel, and to those whose motives are pure!

2 But as for me, my feet almost slipped; my feet almost slid out from under me.

3 For I envied those who are proud, as I observed the prosperity of the wicked.

4 For they suffer no pain; their bodies are strong and well-fed.

5 They are immune to the trouble common to men; they do not suffer as other men do.

6 Arrogance is their necklace, and violence their clothing.

7 Their prosperity causes them to do wrong; their thoughts are sinful.

8 They mock and say evil things; they proudly threaten violence.

9 They speak as if they rule in heaven, and lay claim to the earth.