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