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Passage Lookup: Psalms 73
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Psalms 73:1
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p header A psalm of Asaph. /header Surely God is good to Israel, p to those who are pure in heart. pp>
Psalms 73:2
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But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold.
Psalms 73:3
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For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Psalms 73:4
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They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong. (F136)
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Psalms 73:5
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They are free from the burdens common to man; they are not plagued by human ills.
Psalms 73:6
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Therefore pride is their necklace; they clothe themselves with violence.
Psalms 73:7
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From their callous hearts comes iniquity (F137) ; the evil conceits of their minds know no limits.
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Psalms 73:8
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They scoff, and speak with malice; in their arrogance they threaten oppression.
Psalms 73:9
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Their mouths lay claim to heaven, and their tongues take possession of the earth.
Psalms 73:10
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Therefore their people turn to them and drink up waters in abundance.
Psalms 73:11
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They say, "How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?"
Psalms 73:12
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This is what the wicked are like- always carefree, they increase in wealth.
Psalms 73:13
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Surely in vain have I kept my heart pure; in vain have I washed my hands in innocence.
Psalms 73:14
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All day long I have been plagued; I have been punished every morning.
Psalms 73:15
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If I had said, "I will speak thus," I would have betrayed your children.
Psalms 73:16
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When I tried to understand all this, it was oppressive to me
Psalms 73:17
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till I entered the sanctuary of God; then I understood their final destiny.
Psalms 73:18
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Surely you place them on slippery ground; you cast them down to ruin.
Psalms 73:19
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How suddenly are they destroyed, completely swept away by terrors!
Psalms 73:20
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As a dream when one awakes, so when you arise, O Lord, you will despise them as fantasies.
Psalms 73:21
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When my heart was grieved and my spirit embittered,
Psalms 73:22
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I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before you.
Psalms 73:23
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Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand.
Psalms 73:24
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You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory.
Psalms 73:25
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Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you.
Psalms 73:26
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My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalms 73:27
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Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you.
Psalms 73:28
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But 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.
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