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Psalm 73:1

Psalm 73:1 (NLT)
Truly God is good to Israel, to those whose hearts are pure.

Psalm 73:2

Psalm 73:2 (NLT)
But as for me, I almost lost my footing. My feet were slipping, and I was almost gone.

Psalm 73:3

Psalm 73:3 (NLT)
For I envied the proud when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness.

Psalm 73:4

Psalm 73:4 (NLT)
They seem to live such painless lives; their bodies are so healthy and strong.

Psalm 73:5

Psalm 73:5 (NLT)
They don’t have troubles like other people; they’re not plagued with problems like everyone else.

Psalm 73:6

Psalm 73:6 (NLT)
They wear pride like a jeweled necklace and clothe themselves with cruelty.

Psalm 73:7

Psalm 73:7 (NLT)
These fat cats have everything their hearts could ever wish for!

Psalm 73:8

Psalm 73:8 (NLT)
They scoff and speak only evil; in their pride they seek to crush others.

Psalm 73:9

Psalm 73:9 (NLT)
They boast against the very heavens, and their words strut throughout the earth.

Psalm 73:10

Psalm 73:10 (NLT)
And so the people are dismayed and confused, drinking in all their words.

Psalm 73:11

Psalm 73:11 (NLT)
“What does God know?” they ask. “Does the Most High even know what’s happening?”

Psalm 73:12

Psalm 73:12 (NLT)
Look at these wicked people— enjoying a life of ease while their riches multiply.

Psalm 73:13

Psalm 73:13 (NLT)
Did I keep my heart pure for nothing? Did I keep myself innocent for no reason?

Psalm 73:14

Psalm 73:14 (NLT)
I get nothing but trouble all day long; every morning brings me pain.

Psalm 73:15

Psalm 73:15 (NLT)
If I had really spoken this way to others, I would have been a traitor to your people.

Psalm 73:16

Psalm 73:16 (NLT)
So I tried to understand why the wicked prosper. But what a difficult task it is!

Psalm 73:17

Psalm 73:17 (NLT)
Then I went into your sanctuary, OGod, and I finally understood the destiny of the wicked.

Psalm 73:18

Psalm 73:18 (NLT)
Truly, you put them on a slippery path and send them sliding over the cliff to destruction.

Psalm 73:19

Psalm 73:19 (NLT)
In an instant they are destroyed, completely swept away by terrors.

Psalm 73:20

Psalm 73:20 (NLT)
When you arise, OLord, you will laugh at their silly ideas as a person laughs at dreams in the morning.

Psalm 73:21

Psalm 73:21 (NLT)
Then I realized that my heart was bitter, and I was all torn up inside.

Psalm 73:22

Psalm 73:22 (NLT)
I was so foolish and ignorant— I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you.

Psalm 73:23

Psalm 73:23 (NLT)
Yet I still belong to you; you hold my right hand.

Psalm 73:24

Psalm 73:24 (NLT)
You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny.

Psalm 73:25

Psalm 73:25 (NLT)
Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth.