Psalms - Chapter 73 | Good News Translation

  • 1. God is indeed good to Israel, to those who have pure hearts.
  • 2. But I had nearly lost confidence; my faith was almost gone
  • 3. because I was jealous of the proud when I saw that things go well for the wicked.
  • 4. They do not suffer pain; they are strong and healthy.
  • 5. They do not suffer as other people do; they do not have the troubles that others have.
  • 6. And so they wear pride like a necklace and violence like a robe;
  • 7. their hearts pour out evil, and their minds are busy with wicked schemes.
  • 8. They laugh at other people and speak of evil things; they are proud and make plans to oppress others.
  • 9. They speak evil of God in heaven and give arrogant orders to everyone on earth,
  • 10. so that even God's people turn to them and eagerly believe whatever they say.
  • 11. They say, "God will not know; the Most High will not find out."
  • 12. That is what the wicked are like. They have plenty and are always getting more.
  • 13. Is it for nothing, then, that I have kept myself pure and have not committed sin?
  • 14. O God, you have made me suffer all day long; every morning you have punished me.
  • 15. If I had said such things, I would not be acting as one of your people.
  • 16. I tried to think this problem through, but it was too difficult for me
  • 17. until I went into your Temple. Then I understood what will happen to the wicked.
  • 18. You will put them in slippery places and make them fall to destruction!
  • 19. They are instantly destroyed; they go down to a horrible end.
  • 20. They are like a dream that goes away in the morning; when you rouse yourself, O Lord, they disappear.
  • 21. When my thoughts were bitter and my feelings were hurt,
  • 22. I was as stupid as an animal; I did not understand you.
  • 23. Yet I always stay close to you, and you hold me by the hand.
  • 24. You guide me with your instruction and at the end you will receive me with honor.
  • 25. What else do I have in heaven but you? Since I have you, what else could I want on earth?
  • 26. My mind and my body may grow weak, but God is my strength; he is all I ever need.
  • 27. Those who abandon you will certainly perish; you will destroy those who are unfaithful to you.
  • 28. But as for me, how wonderful to be near God, to find protection with the Sovereign LORD and to proclaim all that he has done!
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