Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalm 73

89 catchwords727 parallels

← Psalms | ← Ch 72 | Ch 74 →

Psalm 73 . 1 , The prophet , prevailing in a temptation , Psalm 73 . 2 , shews the occasion thereof , the prosperity of the wicked; Psalm 73 . 13 , the wound given thereby , diffidence; Psalm 73 . 15 , the victory over it , knowledge of God’s purpose , in destroying the wicked , and sustaining the righteous.

Psalm 50 . 1 , Psalm 74 . 1 , Psalm 83 . 1 *titles 1 Chronicles 6 . 39 , 1 Chronicles 15 . 17 , 1 Chronicles 16 . 7 , 1 Chronicles 16 . 37 , 1 Chronicles 25 . 1-6; 2 Chronicles 29 . 30

Psalm 73:1

A Psalm of Asaph. Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.

Psalm 73:1 · BSB

Truly2 parallels

or , Yet

God4 parallels

to such6 parallels

of a clean heart5 parallels

Heb. clean of heart

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Psalm 73:2

But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped.

Psalm 73:2 · BSB

But7 parallels

feet4 parallels

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Psalm 73:3

For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

Psalm 73:3 · BSB

I was7 parallels

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Psalm 73:4

They have no struggle in their death; their bodies are well-fed.

Psalm 73:4 · BSB

no7 parallels

firm1 parallel

Heb. fat

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Psalm 73:5

They are free of the burdens others carry; they are not afflicted like other men.

Psalm 73:5 · BSB

They are9 parallels

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in trouble as other Heb. in the trouble of other

like Heb. with.

Psalm 73:6

Therefore pride is their necklace; a garment of violence covers them.

Psalm 73:6 · BSB

Therefore13 parallels

as a chain5 parallels

violence6 parallels

covereth3 parallels

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Psalm 73:7

From their prosperity proceeds iniquity; the imaginations of their hearts run wild.

Psalm 73:7 · BSB

eyes6 parallels

have5 parallels

etc. Heb. pass the thoughts of the heart

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Psalm 73:8

They mock and speak with malice; with arrogance they threaten oppression.

Psalm 73:8 · BSB

corrupt3 parallels

speak wickedly11 parallels

speak loftily2 parallels

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Psalm 73:9

They set their mouths against the heavens, and their tongues strut across the earth.

Psalm 73:9 · BSB

set6 parallels

tongue3 parallels

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Psalm 73:10

So their people return to this place and drink up waters in abundance.

Psalm 73:10 · BSB

waters1 parallel

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Psalm 73:11

The wicked say, “How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?”

Psalm 73:11 · BSB

How7 parallels

is there3 parallels

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Psalm 73:12

Behold, these are the wicked—always carefree as they increase their wealth.

Psalm 73:12 · BSB

these6 parallels

prosper1 parallel

they6 parallels

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Psalm 73:13

Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure; in innocence I have washed my hands.

Psalm 73:13 · BSB

Verily6 parallels

washed5 parallels

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Psalm 73:14

For I am afflicted all day long and punished every morning.

Psalm 73:14 · BSB

For all11 parallels

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chastened Heb. my chastisement was

Psalm 73:15

If I had said, “I will speak this way,” then I would have betrayed Your children.

Psalm 73:15 · BSB

offend7 parallels

generation3 parallels

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Psalm 73:16

When I tried to understand all this, it was troublesome in my sight

Psalm 73:16 · BSB

When7 parallels

too painful for me4 parallels

Heb. labour in mine eyes

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Psalm 73:17

until I entered God’s sanctuary; then I discerned their end.

Psalm 73:17 · BSB

Until5 parallels

then9 parallels

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Psalm 73:18

Surely You set them on slick ground; You cast them down into ruin.

Psalm 73:18 · BSB

Surely3 parallels

thou castedst7 parallels

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Psalm 73:19

How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors!

Psalm 73:19 · BSB

How6 parallels

they are9 parallels

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Psalm 73:20

Like one waking from a dream, so You, O Lord, awaken and despise their form.

Psalm 73:20 · BSB

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when2 parallels

their1 parallel

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Psalm 73:21

When my heart was grieved and I was pierced within,

Psalm 73:21 · BSB

my heart3 parallels

in my2 parallels

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Psalm 73:22

I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before You.

Psalm 73:22 · BSB

So4 parallels

as a2 parallels

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ignorant Heb. I knew not

before thee Heb. with thee

Psalm 73:23

Yet I am always with You; You hold my right hand.

Psalm 73:23 · BSB

Nevertheless8 parallels

thou hast6 parallels

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Psalm 73:24

You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory.

Psalm 73:24 · BSB

Thou15 parallels

receive10 parallels

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Psalm 73:25

Whom have I in heaven but You? And on earth I desire no one besides You.

Psalm 73:25 · BSB

Whom13 parallels

none upon10 parallels

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Psalm 73:26

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

Psalm 73:26 · BSB

flesh10 parallels

but6 parallels

portion8 parallels

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strength Heb. rock

Psalm 73:27

Those far from You will surely perish; You destroy all who are unfaithful to You.

Psalm 73:27 · BSB

lo9 parallels

that go4 parallels

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Psalm 73:28

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.

Psalm 73:28 · BSB

But9 parallels

that I may5 parallels

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