Psalm 73:1-Psalm 74:1 - God's Ways Vindicated
1 BOOK III
(Psalms 73–89)A psalm of Asaph.
to the pure in heart.
my steps nearly went astray.
I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
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and their bodies are well fed.
they are not afflicted like most people.
and violence covers them like a garment.
the imaginations of their hearts run wild.
they arrogantly threaten oppression.
and their tongues strut across the earth.
and drink in their overflowing words.
Does the Most High know everything?”
They are always at ease,
and they increase their wealth.
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and wash my hands in innocence for nothing?
and punished every morning.
I would have betrayed Your people.
it seemed hopeless
Then I understood their destiny.
You make them fall into ruin.
They come to an end, swept away by terrors.
Lord, when arising, You will despise their image.
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and my innermost being
I was an unthinking animal toward You.
You hold my right hand.
and afterward You will take me up in glory.
And I desire nothing on earth but You.
but God is the strength
my portion forever.
You destroy all who are unfaithful to You.
I have made the Lord God my refuge,
so I can tell about all You do.
1 A Maskil of Asaph.
Why does Your anger burn
against the sheep of Your pasture?