Psalms 73 (NET)

Psalms 73:1¹Certainly God is good to Israel, and to those whose motives are pure.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Psalms 73:2²But as for me, my feet almost slipped; my feet almost slid out from under me.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Psalms 73:3³For I envied those who are proud, as I observed the prosperity of the wicked.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Psalms 73:4⁴For they suffer no pain; their bodies are strong and well fed.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Psalms 73:5⁵They are immune to the trouble common to men; they do not suffer as other men do.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Psalms 73:6⁶Arrogance is their necklace, and violence covers them like clothing.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Psalms 73:7⁷Their prosperity causes them to do wrong; their thoughts are sinful.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Psalms 73:8⁸They mock and say evil things; they proudly threaten violence.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Psalms 73:9⁹They speak as if they rule in heaven, and lay claim to the earth.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Psalms 73:10¹⁰Therefore they have more than enough food to eat, and even suck up the water of the sea.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Psalms 73:11¹¹They say, “How does God know what we do? Is the Most High aware of what goes on?”Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Psalms 73:12¹²Take a good look. This is what the wicked are like, those who always have it so easy and get richer and richer.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Psalms 73:13¹³I concluded, “Surely in vain I have kept my motives pure and maintained a pure lifestyle.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Psalms 73:14¹⁴I suffer all day long, and am punished every morning.”Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Psalms 73:15¹⁵If I had publicized these thoughts, I would have betrayed your people.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Psalms 73:16¹⁶When I tried to make sense of this, it was troubling to me.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Psalms 73:17¹⁷Then I entered the precincts of God’s temple, and understood the destiny of the wicked.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Psalms 73:18¹⁸Surely you put them in slippery places; you bring them down to ruin.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Psalms 73:19¹⁹How desolate they become in a mere moment. Terrifying judgments make their demise complete.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Psalms 73:20²⁰They are like a dream after one wakes up. O Lord, when you awake you will despise them.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Psalms 73:21²¹Yes, my spirit was bitter, and my insides felt sharp pain.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Psalms 73:22²²I was ignorant and lacked insight; I was as senseless as an animal before you.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Psalms 73:23²³But I am continually with you; you hold my right hand.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Psalms 73:24²⁴You guide me by your wise advice, and then you will lead me to a position of honor.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Psalms 73:25²⁵Whom do I have in heaven but you? On earth there is no one I desire but you.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Psalms 73:26²⁶My flesh and my heart may grow weak, but God always protects my heart and gives me stability.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Psalms 73:27²⁷Yes, look! Those far from you die; you destroy everyone who is unfaithful to you.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Psalms 73:28²⁸But as for me, God’s presence is all I need. I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter, as I declare all the things you have done.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s