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Psalm 73
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Psalm 73 . 1
1 A Psalm of Asaph. Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.CPsalm 73:1-28TOSKPsalm 73:1
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2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped.CPsalm 73:1-28TOSKPsalm 73:2
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3 For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.CPsalm 73:1-28TOSKPsalm 73:3
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4 They have no struggle in their death; their bodies are well-fed.CPsalm 73:1-28TOSKPsalm 73:4
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5 They are free of the burdens others carry; they are not afflicted like other men.CPsalm 73:1-28TOSKPsalm 73:5
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6 Therefore pride is their necklace; a garment of violence covers them.CPsalm 73:1-28TOSKPsalm 73:6
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7 From their prosperity proceeds iniquity; the imaginations of their hearts run wild.CPsalm 73:1-28TOSKPsalm 73:7
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8 They mock and speak with malice; with arrogance they threaten oppression.CPsalm 73:1-28TOSKPsalm 73:8
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9 They set their mouths against the heavens, and their tongues strut across the earth.CPsalm 73:1-28TOSKPsalm 73:9
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10 So their people return to this place and drink up waters in abundance.CPsalm 73:1-28TOSKPsalm 73:10
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11 The wicked say, “How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?”CPsalm 73:1-28TOSKPsalm 73:11
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12 Behold, these are the wicked—always carefree as they increase their wealth.CPsalm 73:1-28TOSKPsalm 73:12
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13 Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure; in innocence I have washed my hands.CPsalm 73:1-28TOSKPsalm 73:13
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14 For I am afflicted all day long and punished every morning.CPsalm 73:1-28TOSKPsalm 73:14
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15 If I had said, “I will speak this way,” then I would have betrayed Your children.CPsalm 73:1-28TOSKPsalm 73:15
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16 When I tried to understand all this, it was troublesome in my sightCPsalm 73:1-28TOSKPsalm 73:16
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17 until I entered God’s sanctuary; then I discerned their end.CPsalm 73:1-28TOSKPsalm 73:17
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18 Surely You set them on slick ground; You cast them down into ruin.CPsalm 73:1-28TOSKPsalm 73:18
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19 How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors!CPsalm 73:1-28TOSKPsalm 73:19
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20 Like one waking from a dream, so You, O Lord, awaken and despise their form.CPsalm 73:1-28TOSKPsalm 73:20
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21 When my heart was grieved and I was pierced within,CPsalm 73:1-28TOSKPsalm 73:21
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22 I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before You.CPsalm 73:1-28TOSKPsalm 73:22
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23 Yet I am always with You; You hold my right hand.CPsalm 73:1-28TOSKPsalm 73:23
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24 You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory.CPsalm 73:1-28TOSKPsalm 73:24
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25 Whom have I in heaven but You? And on earth I desire no one besides You.CPsalm 73:1-28TOSKPsalm 73:25
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26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.CPsalm 73:1-28TOSKPsalm 73:26
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27 Those far from You will surely perish; You destroy all who are unfaithful to You.CPsalm 73:1-28TOSKPsalm 73:27
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28 But as for me, it is good to draw near to God. I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may proclaim all Your works.CPsalm 73:1-28TOSKPsalm 73:28