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Themes in Psalm 73

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Themes in Psalm 73

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Psalm 73:1 (show verse)

BOOK III
(Psalms 73–89)A psalm of Asaph. God is indeed good to Israel,
to the pure in heart.

Cleanliness » Figurative
Heart » Renewed » Clean
character of the renewed Heart » Clean

Psalm 73:2 (show verse)

But as for me, my feet almost slipped;
my steps nearly went astray.

Discouragement » The prosperity of the wicked

Psalm 73:3 (show verse)

For I envied the arrogant;
I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

Discouragement » The prosperity of the wicked
Envy » Forbidden » Examples of
Envy » Prosperity of the wicked should not excite
Happiness » Of the wicked » Sometimes a stumbling-block to saints
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Their worldly prosperity
Happiness of the The Wicked » Sometimes a stumbling-block to saints
Murmuring » Instances of » Asaph
Prosperity » Of the wicked, general references to
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
Wicked people » Prosperity of
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Prosperity of

Psalm 73:4 (show verse)

They have an easy time until they die,
and their bodies are well fed.

Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Their worldly prosperity
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
Wicked people » Prosperity of
Wicked people » Death of

Psalm 73:5 (show verse)

They are not in trouble like others;
they are not afflicted like most people.

Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
Wicked people » Prosperity of

Psalm 73:6 (show verse)

Therefore, pride is their necklace,
and violence covers them like a garment.

Chains » Figurative
Corruption » In politics in the church » The prevalence of violence
Pride » The wicked encompassed with
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
Sin » Fruits of » Garment of
The Nation » Appointed by God corrupt » The prevalence of violence
Wicked people » Prosperity of
The world » Conformity to forbidden creation of » Filled with violence

Psalm 73:7 (show verse)

Their eyes bulge out from fatness;
the imaginations of their hearts run wild.

Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Their worldly prosperity
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
Wicked people » Prosperity of

Psalm 73:8 (show verse)

They mock, and they speak maliciously;
they arrogantly threaten oppression.

Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
Wicked people » Prosperity of

Psalm 73:9 (show verse)

They set their mouths against heaven,
and their tongues strut across the earth.

Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
Wicked people » Prosperity of

Psalm 73:10 (show verse)

Therefore His people turn to them
and drink in their overflowing words.

Afflictions of the The Wicked » Are often sudden
Cup » Figurative » Of sorrow
Cup » Cup of suffering, saints drink of
Drunkenness » Figurative
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
cup of Suffering » Saints drink of
Trials » Cup of suffering, saints drink of
Wicked people » Prosperity of

Psalm 73:11 (show verse)

The wicked say, “How can God know?
Does the Most High know everything?”

Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
Wicked people » Prosperity of
God, Wisdom of » The wicked question

Psalm 73:12 (show verse)

Look at them—the wicked!
They are always at ease,
and they increase their wealth.

Prosperity » Of the wicked, general references to
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
Riches » The wicked » Often increase in
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Acknowledge, though the wicked prosper
Wicked people » Prosperity of
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Prosperity of

Psalm 73:13 (show verse)

Did I purify my heart
and wash my hands in innocence for nothing?

hands » Taken » Washed
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Acknowledge, though the wicked prosper
Washing » Of hands
Washing » Of hands, a token of innocence
Wicked people » Prosperity of

Psalm 73:14 (show verse)

For I am afflicted all day long
and punished every morning.

Apparent injustice » Sometimes attributed to God
Injustice » Sometimes attributed to God
Partiality » Sometimes attributed to God
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Acknowledge, though the wicked prosper
Wicked people » Prosperity of

Psalm 73:15 (show verse)

If I had decided to say these things aloud,
I would have betrayed Your people.

Offence » Saints should » Be cautious of giving
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Acknowledge, though the wicked prosper
Wicked people » Prosperity of

Psalm 73:16 (show verse)

When I tried to understand all this,
it seemed hopeless

Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » David
Despondency » David
Happiness » Of the wicked » Sometimes a stumbling-block to saints
Happiness of the The Wicked » Sometimes a stumbling-block to saints
The Providence of God » Sometimes dark and mysterious
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Acknowledge, though the wicked prosper
Wicked people » Prosperity of

Psalm 73:17 (show verse)

until I entered God’s sanctuary.
Then I understood their destiny.

Envy » Prosperity of the wicked should not excite
Happiness » Of the wicked » Saints often permitted to see the end of
Happiness of the The Wicked » Saints often permitted to see the end of
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Acknowledge, though the wicked prosper
Wicked people » Prosperity of
The wicked » Devices of » End of

Psalm 73:18 (show verse)

Indeed, You put them in slippery places;
You make them fall into ruin.

Envy » Prosperity of the wicked should not excite
Happiness » Of the wicked » Often interrupted by judgments
Happiness » Of the wicked » Saints often permitted to see the end of
Happiness of the The Wicked » Often interrupted by judgments
Happiness of the The Wicked » Saints often permitted to see the end of
Insecurity of the wicked » General references to
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
Wicked people » Prosperity of
The wicked » Guilt of » Insecurity of

Psalm 73:19 (show verse)

How suddenly they become a desolation!
They come to an end, swept away by terrors.

Afflictions of the The Wicked » Produce slavish fear
Death of the The Wicked » Frequently marked by terror
Desolation of the wicked » General references to
Dreams » Illustrative of » Prosperity of sinners
Envy » Prosperity of the wicked should not excite
unholy Fear » Described as » Consuming
Happiness » Of the wicked » Often interrupted by judgments
Happiness » Of the wicked » Saints often permitted to see the end of
Happiness of the The Wicked » Often interrupted by judgments
Happiness of the The Wicked » Saints often permitted to see the end of
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
Wicked people » Prosperity of
The wicked » Desolation of, as a result of sin

Psalm 73:20 (show verse)

Like one waking from a dream,
Lord, when arising, You will despise their image.

Dreams » Illustrative of » Prosperity of sinners
Envy » Prosperity of the wicked should not excite
Happiness » Of the wicked » Often interrupted by judgments
Happiness » Of the wicked » Saints often permitted to see the end of
Happiness of the The Wicked » Often interrupted by judgments
Happiness of the The Wicked » Saints often permitted to see the end of
natural Life » Is compared to » A dream
Wicked people » Prosperity of

Psalm 73:21 (show verse)

When I became embittered
and my innermost being was wounded,

Conscience » Guilty
Conviction of sin » Conviction of sin results of » Misery
Sin » Conviction of, results of » Misery
Wicked people » Prosperity of

Psalm 73:22 (show verse)

I was stupid and didn’t understand;
I was an unthinking animal toward You.

Beasts » Described as » Devoid of understanding
Ignorance » Man's » Brevity of life limits knowledge
Man » Ignorance of » Brevity of life limits knowledge
Man's » Ignorance » Brevity of life limits knowledge
Wicked people » Prosperity of

Psalm 73:23 (show verse)

Yet I am always with You;
You hold my right hand.

hands » Right hand, illustrative » (holding by,) of support

Psalm 73:24 (show verse)

You guide me with Your counsel,
and afterward You will take me up in glory.

Assurance » Exemplified
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Exemplified » By david
Counsel » Divine
Eternal » Glory » The glory will be endless
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » The glory will be endless
Glory » Christ's » Eternal
Glory » Eternal » Inherited by saints
God » Examples of Leadership » Counsel of
God's Promises » Of guidance promised to the obedient » By wise counsel
divine Guidance » Promised to the obedient » By wise counsel
the Reward of saints » Saints may feel confident of
the future » No more » The glory will be endless

Psalm 73:25 (show verse)

Who do I have in heaven but You?
And I desire nothing on earth but You.

Affections » Of saints, supremely set on God
Assurance » Exemplified
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Exemplified » By david
Desires » Select readings, psalms 42; 84 ps 42; 84 » General references to
Desires » Desiring the lord
God » Love to » Examples of
Happiness of saints in this life » Is in God
Heaven » Dwelling place of God
Hunger » Select readings ps 42; 84 » General references to
Love » The test » To God
Spiritual » Hunger select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Ps 42; 84
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Ps 42; 84
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Examples of love to God

Psalm 73:26 (show verse)

My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my heart,
my portion forever.

Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » Comfort in affliction
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Comfort in affliction
Assurance » Exemplified
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Exemplified » By david
Desires » Desiring the lord
failure » What fails
Flesh » The flesh
God » Remember » Strength, our
God » Mercy of » Our strength
Happiness of saints in this life » Is in God
Heart » The heart of man
Heart » God being the strength of your heart
Man » The heart of man
Privileges of saints » Having God for their » Portion
The righteous » Saints » Portion of
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Portion of
Saints » Portion
Strength » God, our
Worship » Those that worship idols

Psalm 73:27 (show verse)

Those far from You will certainly perish;
You destroy all who are unfaithful to You.

Worship » Those that worship idols

Psalm 73:28 (show verse)

But as for me, God’s presence is my good.
I have made the Lord God my refuge,
so I can tell about all You do.

Access to God » Blessedness of
Closeness » Drawing near to God
Declaration » Declaring the lord and his works
Draw near to God » In prayer and fellowship
God » Christ as » Draw near to, in prayer and fellowship
Nearness to God » In prayer and fellowship
Prayer » Described as » Drawing near to God