Christian Standard Bible
Psalms 73:1
1God is indeed good to Israel, to the pure in heart.
Psalms 73:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart.
- New International Version (NIV)Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Truly God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Truly God is good to Israel, To such as are pure in heart.
Context of Psalms 73:1
God is indeed good to Israel, to the pure in heart. 2But as for me, my feet almost slipped; my steps nearly went astray. 3For I envied the arrogant; I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
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אַ֤ךְ ט֭וֹב לְיִשְׂרָאֵ֥ל אֱלֹהִ֗ים לְבָרֵ֥י לֵבָֽב׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 73:1
- Psalms 50:1The Mighty One, God, the Lord, speaks; he summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting.
- Psalms 74:1Why have you rejected us forever, God? Why does your anger burn against the sheep of your pasture?
- Psalms 83:1God, do not keep silent. Do not be deaf, God; do not be quiet.
- 1 Chronicles 6:39Heman’s relative was Asaph, who stood at his right hand: Asaph son of Berechiah, son of Shimea,
- 1 Chronicles 15:17So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his relatives, Asaph son of Berechiah; and from their relatives the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah.
- 1 Chronicles 16:7On that day David decreed for the first time that thanks be given to the Lord by Asaph and his relatives:
- 1 Chronicles 25:1David and the officers of the army also set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun, who were to prophesy accompanied by lyres, harps, and cymbals. This is the list of the men who performed their service:
- 2 Chronicles 29:30Then King Hezekiah and the officials told the Levites to sing praise to the Lord in the words of David and of the seer Asaph. So they sang praises with rejoicing and knelt low and worshiped.
- Psalms 2:6“I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.”
- Psalms 42:11Why, my soul, are you so dejected? Why are you in such turmoil? Put your hope in God, for I will still praise him, my Savior and my God.
- Psalms 73:18Indeed, you put them in slippery places; you make them fall into ruin.
- Psalms 84:11For the Lord God is a sun and shield. The Lord grants favor and honor; he does not withhold the good from those who live with integrity.
- Isaiah 63:7I will make known the Lord’s faithful love and the Lord’s praiseworthy acts, because of all the Lord has done for us — even the many good things he has done for the house of Israel, which he did for them based on his compassion and the abundance of his faithful love.
- Luke 12:32Don’t be afraid, little flock, because your Father delights to give you the kingdom.
- John 1:47Then Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said about him, “Here truly is an Israelite in whom there is no deceit.”
- Romans 2:28For a person is not a Jew who is one outwardly, and true circumcision is not something visible in the flesh.
Commentaries on Psalms 73:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Truly God is good to Israel - Captives as they were, they still had many blessings from God; and they had promises of deliverance, which must be fulfilled in due time. Such as are of a clean heart - Those who have a clean heart must have inward happiness: and, because they resemble God, they can never be forsaken by him.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Truly God is good to Israel - That is, to his people; to the righteous; to those who serve him. That is, God is the “real” friend of the righteous. He has not forgotten them. He does not abandon them. He is not indifferent to them. He is not the friend of wicked people; and the administration of his government is not in favor of wickedness. After all that seems to indicate this, after all that troubles the mind in regard to his dealings, it is a truth…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The psalmist's temptation. (1-14) How he gained a victory over it. (15-20) How he profited by it. (21-28) Verses 1-14 The psalmist was strongly tempted to envy the prosperity of the wicked; a common temptation, which has tried the graces of many saints. But he lays down the great principle by which he resolved to abide. It is the goodness of God. This is a truth which cannot be shaken. Good thoughts of God will fortify against Satan's temptations. The…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1People with pure hearts (people who are sincere and devoted to God) are renewed by God’s Spirit (Psalm 51:10). They choose to live in a godly way, turn away from sin, and enjoy God’s presence (see Psalm 24:3–4).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-281. The abrupt announcement of the theme indicates that it is the conclusion of a perplexing mental conflict, which is then detailed (compare Jr 12:1-4). Truly--or, "Surely it is so." clean heart--(Psa 18:26) describes the true Israel.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 73
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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