Psalms 73:1-28 (ERV)
Psa 73:1 Asaph's song of praise. God is so good to Israel, to those whose hearts are pure.
Psa 73:2 But I almost slipped and lost my balance. I almost fell into sin. Psa 73:3 I saw that wicked people were successful, and I became jealous of those proud people. Psa 73:4 They are healthy. They don't have to struggle to survive. Psa 73:5 They don't suffer like the rest of us. They don't have troubles like other people. Psa 73:6 So they are proud and hateful. This is as easy to see as the jewels and fancy clothes they wear. Psa 73:7 If they see something they like, they go and take it. They do whatever they want. Psa 73:8 They make fun of others and say cruel things about them. In their pride they make plans to hurt people. Psa 73:9 They think they are gods! They think they are the rulers of the earth. Psa 73:10 Even God's people turn to them and do what they say. Psa 73:11 Those evil people say, "God does not know what we are doing! God Most High does not know!" Psa 73:12 Those proud people are wicked, but they are rich and getting richer. Psa 73:13 Clearly, then, I gain nothing by keeping my thoughts pure! What good is it to keep myself from sin? Psa 73:14 God, I suffer all day long, and you punish me every morning. Psa 73:15 I wanted to tell others these things, but that would have made me a traitor to your people. Psa 73:16 I tried hard to understand all this, but it was too hard for me. Psa 73:17 But then, God, I went to your Temple, and I understood what will happen to the wicked. Psa 73:18 Clearly, you have put them in danger. You make it easy for them to fall and be destroyed. Psa 73:19 Trouble can come suddenly, and they will be ruined. Terrible things can happen to them, and they will be finished. Psa 73:20 Then they will be like a dream that we forget when we wake up. You will make them disappear like the monsters in our dreams. Psa 73:21 I was so stupid. I thought about such people and became upset. God, I was upset and angry with you! I acted like a senseless animal. Psa 73:23 But I am always with you. You hold my hand. Psa 73:24 You lead me and give me good advice, and later you will lead me to glory. Psa 73:25 In heaven, God, I have only you. And if I am with you, what on earth could I want? Psa 73:26 Maybe my mind and body will become weak, but God is my source of strength. He is mine forever! Psa 73:27 God, people who leave you will be lost. You will destroy all who are not faithful to you. Psa 73:28 As for me, all I need is to be close to God. I have made the Lord GOD my place of safety. And, God, I will tell about all that you have done. |
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