Thematic Bible
Psalm 73:1 (show verse)
Surely God is good to Israel, Even to such as are pure in heart.
Psalm 73:2 (show verse)
But as for me, my feet were almost gone; My steps had well nigh slipped.
Psalm 73:3 (show verse)
For I was envious at the arrogant, When 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
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)
For there are no pangs in their death; But their strength is firm.
Psalm 73:5 (show verse)
They are not in trouble as other men; Neither are they plagued like other men.
Psalm 73:6 (show verse)
Therefore pride is as a chain about their neck; Violence covereth them as 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
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 stand out with fatness: They have more than heart could wish.
Psalm 73:8 (show verse)
They scoff, and in wickedness utter oppression: They speak loftily.
Psalm 73:9 (show verse)
They have set their mouth in the heavens, And their tongue walketh through the earth.
Psalm 73:10 (show verse)
Therefore his people return hither: And waters of a full cup are drained by them.
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
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)
And they say, How doth God know? And is there knowledge in the Most High?
Psalm 73:12 (show verse)
Behold, these are the wicked; And, being alway at ease, they increase in riches.
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
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)
Surely in vain have I cleansed my heart, And washed my hands in innocency;
Psalm 73:14 (show verse)
For all the day long have I been plagued, And chastened 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
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 said, I will speak thus; Behold, I had dealt treacherously with the generation of thy children.
Psalm 73:16 (show verse)
When I thought how I might know this, It was too painful for me;
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
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 went into the sanctuary of God, And considered their latter end.
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
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)
Surely thou settest them in slippery places: Thou castest them down to destruction.
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
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 are they become a desolation in a moment! They are utterly consumed with 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
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)
As a dream when one awaketh, So, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou wilt 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
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)
For my soul was grieved, And I was pricked in my heart:
Psalm 73:22 (show verse)
So brutish was I, and ignorant; I was as a beast before thee.
Psalm 73:23 (show verse)
Nevertheless I am continually with thee: Thou hast holden my right hand.
Psalm 73:24 (show verse)
Thou wilt guide me with thy counsel, And afterward receive me to 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
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)
Whom have I in heaven but thee ? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides thee.
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
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 faileth; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever.
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
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)
For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: Thou hast destroyed all them that play the harlot, departing from thee.
Psalm 73:28 (show verse)
But it is good for me to draw near unto God: I have made the Lord Jehovah my refuge, That I may tell of all thy works.