Psalms 73
God Is Good to the Pure in Heart
1 Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. References God: Psalms 50:1, 51:10, Matthew 5:8, James 4:8. Good: Psalms 84:11, Luke 12:32. References Israel: John 1:47. Parallel theme: Romans 4:16, Titus 3:5 +4
2 But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. Parallel theme: Psalms 17:5, 17:15, 38:16, 94:18, 116:8, 1 Samuel 2:9
3 For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. Evil: Psalms 37:1, 37:7, Job 21:7, Proverbs 24:1, Jeremiah 12:1. Parallel theme: Proverbs 3:31, 23:17, James 4:5 +3
4 For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm. Parallel theme: Psalms 17:10, 17:14, Job 24:20, Ecclesiastes 2:16, Luke 16:22
5 They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men. Parallel theme: Psalms 73:12, Job 21:9, Revelation 3:19
6 Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment. Parallel theme: Psalms 109:18, Judges 8:26, Proverbs 1:9, 1 Peter 5:5
7 Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish. Parallel theme: Psalms 17:10, Job 15:27, Jeremiah 5:28
8 They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily. Evil: Psalms 10:2, 2 Peter 2:10. Parallel theme: Psalms 17:10, 2 Peter 2:18, Jude 1:16
9 They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the earth. Parallel theme: James 3:6, Revelation 13:6
10 Therefore his people return hither: and waters of a full cup are wrung out to them.
11 And they say, How doth GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. know? and is there knowledge in the most High? References God: Psalms 94:7. Parallel theme: Hosea 7:2, Zephaniah 1:12
12 Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches. References God: Psalms 52:7
13 Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency. Parallel theme: Psalms 26:6, 51:10, Job 21:15, 34:9, 35:3, Malachi 3:14, James 4:8 +2
14 For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning.
15 If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend against the generation of thy children.
16 When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me; Parallel theme: Ecclesiastes 8:17
17 Until I went into the sanctuary of GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity.; then understood I their end. References God: Luke 12:20. Temple: Psalms 27:4, 63:2, 77:13. Parallel theme: Psalms 119:24
18 Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction. Parallel theme: Psalms 35:6, 37:20, 55:23, 92:7, 94:23, Deuteronomy 32:35, Jeremiah 23:12, 2 Thessalonians 1:9 +3
19 How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors. Parallel theme: Proverbs 28:1
20 As a dream when one awaketh; so, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt despise their image. References Lord: Psalms 78:65. Parallel theme: Job 20:8
21 Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins. Parallel theme: Psalms 37:7, Job 16:13
22 So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee. Parallel theme: Psalms 32:9, 49:10, 92:6, Proverbs 30:2, Ecclesiastes 3:18, Isaiah 1:3
23 Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand. Parallel theme: Psalms 16:8, 23:4, 37:24, 63:8, Isaiah 41:10, 41:13, 42:1, Matthew 1:23, 28:20, Hebrews 13:5 +5
24 Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. Glory: Psalms 84:11, Isaiah 58:8. Parallel theme: Psalms 16:7, 25:9, 32:8, 48:14, Isaiah 30:21, 48:17, 58:11, James 1:5 +5
25 Whom have I in heavenHeaven: שָׁמַיִם (Shamayim). The Hebrew shamayim (שָׁמַיִם) means heaven or sky—God's dwelling place and the realm above earth. 'The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD's' (Psalm 115:16), yet 'the heaven of heavens cannot contain Him' (1 Kings 8:27). but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. Parallel theme: Psalms 16:2, 16:5, 16:11, 37:4, 43:4, 63:3, 89:6, 104:34, Matthew 10:37, Philippians 3:8 +5
26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. References God: Psalms 18:2, 63:1, 84:2. Parallel theme: Psalms 27:14, 40:12, 119:57, 138:3, 142:5, Job 13:15, Lamentations 3:24 +5
27 For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee. Parallel theme: Psalms 106:39, 119:155, Exodus 34:15, Numbers 15:39, James 4:4
28 But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the LordLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. GOD, that I may declare all thy works. References God: Psalms 40:5, 71:17, 84:10, James 4:8, 1 Peter 3:18. References Lord: Psalms 14:6, 116:7, 118:17. Good: Psalms 65:4. Parallel theme: Psalms 71:24 +5