Psalm 73:1-28 AMP

[1] Truly God is good to Israel, To those who are pure in heart. [2] But as for me, my feet came close to stumbling, My steps had almost slipped. [3] For I was envious of the arrogant As I saw the prosperity of the wicked. [4] For there are no pains in their death, Their body is fat and pampered. [5] They are not in trouble as other men, Nor are they plagued like mankind. [6] Therefore pride is their necklace; Violence covers them like a garment [like a long, luxurious robe]. [7] Their eye bulges from fatness [they have more than the heart desires]; The imaginations of their mind run riot [with foolishness]. [8] They mock and wickedly speak of oppression; They speak loftily [with malice]. [9] They set their mouth against the heavens, And their tongue swaggers through the earth. [10] Therefore his people return to this place, And waters of abundance [offered by the irreverent] are [blindly] drunk by them. [11] They say, “How does God know? Is there knowledge [of us] with the Most High?” [12] Behold, these are the ungodly, Who always prosper and are at ease [in the world]; they have increased in wealth. [13] Surely then in vain I have cleansed my heart And washed my hands in innocence. [14] For all the day long have I been stricken, And punished every morning. [15] If I had said, “I will say this,” [and expressed my feelings], I would have betrayed the generation of Your children. [16] When I considered how to understand this, It was too great an effort for me and too painful [17] Until I came into the sanctuary of God; Then I understood [for I considered] their end. [18] Surely You set the wicked-minded and immoral on slippery places; You cast them down to destruction. [19] How they are destroyed in a moment! They are completely swept away by sudden terrors! [20] Like a dream [which seems real] until one awakens, O Lord, when stirred, [You observe the wicked], You will despise their image. [21] When my heart was embittered And I was pierced within [as with the fang of an adder], [22] Then I was senseless and ignorant; I was like a beast before You. [23] Nevertheless I am continually with You; You have taken hold of my right hand. [24] You will guide me with Your counsel, And afterward receive me to honor and glory. [25] Whom have I in heaven [but You]? And besides You, I desire nothing on earth. [26] My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the rock and strength of my heart and my portion forever. [27] For behold, those who are far from You will perish; You have destroyed all those who are unfaithful and have abandoned You. [28] But as for me, it is good for me to draw near to God; I have made the Lord GOD my refuge and placed my trust in Him, That I may tell of all Your works.