1 ( A Psalm for Solomon.) Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son. 2 But as for me, my feet almost slipped; my feet almost slid out from under me. 2 But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. First 30-days on us! This wonderful psalm may be best understood by the dominant pronouns within. Psa 73:4 : For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm. Wicked men often spend their lives without much sickness, and end them without great pain; while many godly persons scarcely know what health is, and die with great sufferings. Easily hear Scripture read as you study the Bible! But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, That I may declare all thy works. 8 They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily. 18 Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction. Or, for Asaph, the famous musician, to whom divers of David’s Psalms were committed, as Psa 1, &c. But because Asaph was not only a skilfull musician, but also was divinely inspired, and the author of some Psalms, as is manifest … 2 But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. The Fate of the Wicked. Psalm 84:1-12 Song. We have translated it "I am sure" in verse 1 and "I was sure" in verses 13 and 18. Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. Extra Small Small Medium Large Additional Settings . KJV / Psalms / Psalm 73 / Psalm 73:26 ; Previous Book Previous Chapter Read the Full Chapter Next Chapter Next Book. Psalm 73 KJV - Truly God is good to Israel, even to - Bible Gateway. 2 He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment. The subject of this Psalm is the same with Psa 77, concerning the promiscuous carriage of God’s providence towards good and bad men . 3 For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. Psa 73:2 -. Heaven itself could not make us happy without the presence and love of our God. And I know I shall shortly return to the dust, out of which I was taken. for it made him to stagger, so that his feet were almost gone, and his steps had well nigh slipt; yea he was almost repenting of his … John Brown (of Wamphray)— Christ The Way, The Truth, and The Life. The Joy of the Lord. Choose Bible version Book. Scripture Formatting × Scripture Formatting. Foolish and wicked people have sometimes a great share of outward prosperity. 16 When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me; 17 Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end. Psalm 76:1-12 Song. 20 As a dream when one awaketh; so, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt despise their image. 2 But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. 10 Therefore his people return hither: and waters of a full cup are wrung out to them. 3 For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.. 4 For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm. Tools. But he lays down the great principle by which he resolved to abide. He then says whom he means by Israel. Psalm 73 King James Version (KJV) 73 Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. 3 For I envied those who are proud, as I observed 5 the prosperity 6 of the wicked. Good thoughts of God will fortify against Satan's temptations. 11 And they say, How doth God know? Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. Psalm 73:26 "My flesh and my heart faileth: [but] God [is] the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever." My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73 God Is My Strength and Portion Forever. A Psalm of A’-saph. Psa 73:3 -. 73 Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. It is the goodness of God. This is a truth which cannot be shaken. But as for me, my feet were almost gone; My steps had well nigh slipped." 3 For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 1 || Truly God is good to a Israel, Even to such as are † of a clean heart. 73 1 Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. Popular Stories. Certainly God is good to Israel, 2. and to those whose motives are pure. Psalm 74:1-23 Song. Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. Tools. A psalm by Asaph. He kept up respect for God's people, and with that he restrained himself from speaking what he had thought amiss. Even to such as are pure in heart. Nothing gives more offence to God's children, than to say it is vain to serve God; for there is nothing more contrary to their universal experience. Search. 4 For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm. 5 They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men. 9 They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the earth. Bible verse of the day. 1 A Psalm of Asaph. The righteous man's afflictions end in peace, therefore he is happy; the wicked man's enjoyments end in destruction, therefore he is miserable. This is a very trying dispensation, as we see it was to the holy penman of Psalm lxxiii. 15 If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend against the generation of thy children. 1 (A Psalm of Asaph.) Psalm 93:1-5 Song . 22 So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee. 4 For there are no … and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. 27 For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee. Those that with an upright heart put their trust in God, shall never want matter for thanksgiving to him. Psalm 100:1-5 Song. But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. 2 But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. The psalmist was strongly tempted to envy the prosperity of the wicked; a common temptation, which has tried the graces of many saints. Psalm Chapter 73: 1Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. Psa 73:3. But he lays down the great principle by which he resolved to abide. Truly God [is] good to Israel, To such as are pure in heart. LBW Psalm Prayer: Father, in your wisdom you allowed your Son to be dismayed by the prospect of his cross, but by his death the penalty of sin was changed into glory. 73 Truly God isgood to Israel, To such as are pure in heart. 7 Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish. Asaph (or possibly his sons) authored Psalms 73-83. Psalm 73, KJV. 15 If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend against the generation of thy children. Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. It means "surely". My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. 4 They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong. But let us learn that the true course of sanctification consists in cleansing a man from all pollution both of soul and body. They seem to have the least share of the troubles of this life; and they seem to have the greatest share of its comforts. 1 Chronicles 25:1 and 2 Chronicles 29:30 add that Asaph was a prophet in his musical compositions. 3 For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 2 But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. 6 Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment. Psalm 73 KJV - Read the King James Version Online - Free KJV Bible - SermonCentral.com Psalm 73 A Psalm of Asaph. Psalm 73:16 When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me; Psalm 14:5 There were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the righteous. King James Version (KJV). In reflecting upon it, the psalmist owns it was his folly and ignorance thus to vex himself. they are utterly consumed with terrors. "Surely God is good" (Psalms 73:1). A Psalm of (A)Asaph. Psalm 82:1-8 Song. Often the wicked are not frightened, either by the remembrance of their sins, or the prospect of their misery, but they die without terror. Loading... Unsubscribe from Sing the KJV? In this psalm, the conclusion is announced at the beginning. What did the wicked enjoy that the psalmist envied. Psalm 85:1-13 Song. 26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. Psalm 87:1-7 Song. # of: or, for # Truly: or, Yet # of…: Heb. See what their prosperity is; it is but a vain show, it is only a corrupt imagination, not substance, but a mere shadow; it is as a dream, which may please us a little while we are slumbering, yet even then it disturbs our repose.21-28 God would not suffer his people to be tempted, if his grace were not sufficient, not only to save them from harm, but to make them gainers by it. My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. By sin we are all far from God. He prayed to God to make this matter plain to him; and he understood the wretched end of wicked people; even in the height of their prosperity they were but ripening for ruin. KJV, Open Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Complete Reference System, KJV, Vest Pocket New Testament & Psalms, Leathersoft, Black, Red Letter Version: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Holy Bible, Larger Print, Paperback, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Value Thinline Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Reference Bible, Center-Column Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Second Edition. 3 For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 10 Therefore his people return hither: and waters of a full cup are wrung out to them. 2 But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. The world and all its glory vanishes. There are storms that will try the firmest anchors. May we draw near, and keep near, to our God, by faith and prayer, and find it good to do so. Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. Psa 73:1 ¶ [[A Psalm of Asaph.]] 9 They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the earth. Psalm 73:26 - KJV. The body will fail by sickness, age, and death; when the flesh fails, the conduct, courage, and comfort fail. (15-20) How he profited by it. Psalm 80:1-19 Song. Psalm 73 || A Psalm of * Asaph. But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. Psa 73:3 : For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 3 For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. From all this arose a strong temptation to cast off religion. Blessed Lord, who hast so graciously promised to become our portion in the next world, prevent us from choosing any other in this.Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. 21 Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins. One verse per line Red Letter Cross References Footnotes Strongs Numbers Hide Verse Numbers Close) 26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is … He spoke feelingly when he spoke of his own troubles; there is no disputing against sense, except by faith. Psalm 73 - A Psalm of Asaph. 5 They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men. 8 They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily. They live without the fear of God, yet they prosper, and get on in the world. Psalm 79:1-13 Song. Psalm 73:1-28 ♩♫ KJV Scripture Song, Full Chapter Sing the KJV. Psalms 73–89. 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