Psalms 73 - NIV Translation

(Psa 73:2 NIV) But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold.

(Psa 73:3 NIV) For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

(Psa 73:4 NIV) They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong.

(Psa 73:5 NIV) They are free from the burdens common to man; they are not plagued by human ills.

(Psa 73:6 NIV) Therefore pride is their necklace; they clothe themselves with violence.

(Psa 73:7 NIV) From their callous hearts comes iniquity ; the evil conceits of their minds know no limits.

(Psa 73:8 NIV) They scoff, and speak with malice; in their arrogance they threaten oppression.

(Psa 73:9 NIV) Their mouths lay claim to heaven, and their tongues take possession of the earth.

(Psa 73:10 NIV) Therefore their people turn to them and drink up waters in abundance.

(Psa 73:11 NIV) They say, "How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?"

(Psa 73:12 NIV) This is what the wicked are like-- always carefree, they increase in wealth.

(Psa 73:13 NIV) Surely in vain have I kept my heart pure; in vain have I washed my hands in innocence.

(Psa 73:14 NIV) All day long I have been plagued; I have been punished every morning.

(Psa 73:15 NIV) If I had said, "I will speak thus," I would have betrayed your children.

(Psa 73:16 NIV) When I tried to understand all this, it was oppressive to me

(Psa 73:17 NIV) till I entered the sanctuary of God; then I understood their final destiny.

(Psa 73:18 NIV) Surely you place them on slippery ground; you cast them down to ruin.

(Psa 73:19 NIV) How suddenly are they destroyed, completely swept away by terrors!

(Psa 73:20 NIV) As a dream when one awakes, so when you arise, O Lord, you will despise them as fantasies.

(Psa 73:21 NIV) When my heart was grieved and my spirit embittered,

(Psa 73:22 NIV) I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before you.

(Psa 73:23 NIV) Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand.

(Psa 73:24 NIV) You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory.

(Psa 73:25 NIV) Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you.

(Psa 73:26 NIV) My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

(Psa 73:27 NIV) Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you.

(Psa 73:28 NIV) But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign LORD my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds.