14I get nothing but trouble all day long; 15If I had really spoken this way to others.

3 For I envied the proud when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness. 15 If I had really spoken this way to others,    I would have been a traitor to your people.16 So I tried to understand why the wicked prosper. 13 Did I keep my heart pure for nothing? when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness. NLT / Psalms / Psalm 73; Previous Book Previous Chapter Read the Full Chapter Next Chapter Next Book. Try it for 30 days FREE. Psalm 73 A psalm of Asaph.

(I)7 From their callous hearts(J) comes iniquity[b];    their evil imaginations have no limits.8 They scoff, and speak with malice;(K)    with arrogance(L) they threaten oppression.

enjoying a life of ease while their riches multiply.

15 If I had really spoken this way to others,    I would have been a traitor to your people.16 So I tried to understand why the wicked prosper. I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you. Get your church set-up with online giving, sermon streaming, and more in under 24 hours. as a person laughs at dreams in the morning. when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness. I desire you more than anything on earth. My feet were slipping, and I was almost gone. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible notes. and I finally understood the destiny of the wicked. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. (M)9 Their mouths lay claim to heaven,    and their tongues take possession of the earth.10 Therefore their people turn to them    and drink up waters in abundance.

10And so the people are dismayed and confused, “Does the Most High even know what’s happening?”.

My feet were slipping, and I was almost gone. 26My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak. Psalm 73 Psalm 73. 27 Those who desert him will perish,    for you destroy those who abandon you.28 But as for me, how good it is to be near God!

but God remains the strength of my heart; and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do. All your content will be saved and you can seamlessly switch devices. “Does the Most High even know what’s happening?”. You’ve already claimed your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus. when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness. and send them sliding over the cliff to destruction. 27 Those who desert him will perish,    for you destroy those who abandon you.28 But as for me, how good it is to be near God! but God remains the strength of my heart; 28But as for me, how good it is to be near God!

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Three easy steps to start your free trial subscription to Bible Gateway Plus. Psalm 73:12 Look at these wicked people--enjoying a life of ease while their riches multiply. So I tried to understand why the wicked prosper. But what a difficult task it is!17 Then I went into your sanctuary, O God,    and I finally understood the destiny of the wicked.18 Truly, you put them on a slippery path    and send them sliding over the cliff to destruction.19 In an instant they are destroyed,    completely swept away by terrors.20 When you arise, O Lord,    you will laugh at their silly ideas    as a person laughs at dreams in the morning. when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness. I desire you more than anything on earth. and send them sliding over the cliff to destruction. Read verse in New Living Translation 21 Then I realized that my heart was bitter,    and I was all torn up inside.22 I was so foolish and ignorant—    I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you.23 Yet I still belong to you;    you hold my right hand.24 You guide me with your counsel,    leading me to a glorious destiny.25 Whom have I in heaven but you? in their pride they seek to crush others. (E), 4 They have no struggles;    their bodies are healthy and strong. I desire you more than anything on earth.26 My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak,    but God remains the strength of my heart;    he is mine forever. 3 For I envied the proud . Psalm 73:1-3 New Living Translation (NLT) Book three (Psalms 73–89) Psalm 73 A psalm of Asaph. in their pride they seek to crush others. 16 So I tried to understand why the wicked prosper. All rights reserved worldwide.

My feet were slipping, and I was almost gone.3 For I envied the proud    when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness.4 They seem to live such painless lives;    their bodies are so healthy and strong.5 They don’t have troubles like other people;    they’re not plagued with problems like everyone else.6 They wear pride like a jeweled necklace    and clothe themselves with cruelty.7 These fat cats have everything    their hearts could ever wish for!8 They scoff and speak only evil;    in their pride they seek to crush others.9 They boast against the very heavens,    and their words strut throughout the earth.10 And so the people are dismayed and confused,    drinking in all their words.11 “What does God know?” they ask. enjoying a life of ease while their riches multiply. My feet were slipping, and I was almost gone. in their pride they seek to crush others. The Holy Bible, New Living Translation, is an authoritative Bible translation, rendered faithfully into today’s English from the ancient texts by 90 leading Bible scholars…, “The NLT second edition was put together by a dream team of scholars and linguists and gives us a Bible that is thoroughly reliable and eminently readable. 1 Truly God is good to Israel, to those whose hearts are pure. Try it free for 30 days. With a different word division of the Hebrew; Masoretic Text. 2But as for me, I almost lost my footing. I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter,    and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do. and I finally understood the destiny of the wicked. Psalm 73 New Living Translation (NLT) Book three (Psalms 73–89) Psalm 73 A psalm of Asaph. Psalm 73:1-28, NLT. I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you. and send them sliding over the cliff to destruction. I would have been a traitor to your people. 13 Surely in vain(P) I have kept my heart pure    and have washed my hands in innocence. Don't have an account? Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. 13 Did I keep my heart pure for nothing? in their pride they seek to crush others. Advance your knowledge of Scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and Study Bible notes. They don’t have troubles like other people; And so the people are dismayed and confused. 5 They don’t have troubles like other people; they’re not plagued with problems like everyone else. An error occurred while accessing favorites. Get beautiful Bible art delivered to your inbox.

Did I keep myself innocent for no reason? We’ll send you a new verse every day to download or share. But as for me, how good it is to be near God. The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, and then enter your payment information. My feet were slipping, and I was almost gone. (AP)    I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge;(AQ)    I will tell of all your deeds.(AR). 1 Truly God is good to Israel,. Creating an account allows you to access more features and content such as: Reading the Bible is rewarding, and these plans make it easy! Your credit card won’t be charged until the trial period is over. Learn more. enjoying a life of ease while their riches multiply. as a person laughs at dreams in the morning.

But what a difficult task it is!17 Then I went into your sanctuary, O God,    and I finally understood the destiny of the wicked.18 Truly, you put them on a slippery path    and send them sliding over the cliff to destruction.19 In an instant they are destroyed,    completely swept away by terrors.20 When you arise, O Lord,    you will laugh at their silly ideas    as a person laughs at dreams in the morning. Enter your credit card information to ensure uninterrupted service following your free trial. Psalm 73:14 I get nothing but trouble all day long; every morning brings me pain. 21 Then I realized that my heart was bitter,    and I was all torn up inside.22 I was so foolish and ignorant—    I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you.23 Yet I still belong to you;    you hold my right hand.24 You guide me with your counsel,    leading me to a glorious destiny.25 Whom have I in heaven but you? 27 Those who are far from you will perish;(AN)    you destroy all who are unfaithful(AO) to you.28 But as for me, it is good to be near God.