# Psalms 73

- Translation: Berean Standard Bible
- Canonical: https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/73
- License: Scripture: Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain. Source: Scriptoria (scriptoria.digital).

*A Psalm of Asaph.*

## Text

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

## Each verse

- Psalms 73:1 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/73/1
- Psalms 73:2 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/73/2
- Psalms 73:3 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/73/3
- Psalms 73:4 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/73/4
- Psalms 73:5 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/73/5
- Psalms 73:6 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/73/6
- Psalms 73:7 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/73/7
- Psalms 73:8 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/73/8
- Psalms 73:9 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/73/9
- Psalms 73:10 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/73/10
- Psalms 73:11 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/73/11
- Psalms 73:12 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/73/12
- Psalms 73:13 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/73/13
- Psalms 73:14 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/73/14
- Psalms 73:15 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/73/15
- Psalms 73:16 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/73/16
- Psalms 73:17 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/73/17
- Psalms 73:18 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/73/18
- Psalms 73:19 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/73/19
- Psalms 73:20 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/73/20
- Psalms 73:21 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/73/21
- Psalms 73:22 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/73/22
- Psalms 73:23 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/73/23
- Psalms 73:24 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/73/24
- Psalms 73:25 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/73/25
- Psalms 73:26 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/73/26
- Psalms 73:27 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/73/27
- Psalms 73:28 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/psalms/73/28