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Psalms 73:1
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
Truly God is good to Israel, to such as are of a pure heart. 2But as for me, my feet were almost gone, my steps had well nigh slipped; 3For I was envious at the arrogant, seeing the prosperity of the wicked.
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אַ֤ךְ ט֭וֹב לְיִשְׂרָאֵ֥ל אֱלֹהִ֗ים לְבָרֵ֥י לֵבָֽב׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 73:1
- Psalms 50:1God, Elohim-Jehovah, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.
- Psalms 74:1Why, O God, hast thou cast off for ever? [why] doth thine anger smoke against the sheep of thy pasture?
- Psalms 83:1O God, keep not silence; hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God:
- 1 Chronicles 6:39And his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand: Asaph, the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea,
- 1 Chronicles 15:17And the Levites appointed Heman the son of Joel; and of his brethren, Asaph the son of Berechiah; and of the sons of Merari their brethren, Ethan the son of Kushaiah;
- 1 Chronicles 16:7Then on that day David delivered first [this psalm] to give thanks to Jehovah through Asaph and his brethren.
- 1 Chronicles 25:1And David and the captains of the host separated for the service those of the sons of Asaph and of Heman and of Jeduthun who were to prophesy with harps and lutes and cymbals; and the number of the men employed according to their service was:
- 2 Chronicles 29:30And king Hezekiah and the princes commanded the Levites to sing praise to Jehovah with the words of David, and of Asaph the seer. And they sang praises with gladness, and bowed their heads and worshipped.
- Psalms 2:6And I have anointed my king upon Zion, the hill of my holiness.
- Psalms 42:11Why art thou cast down, my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God; for I shall yet praise him, [who is] the health of my countenance, and my God.
- Psalms 73:18Truly thou settest them in slippery places, thou castest them down in ruins.
- Psalms 84:11For Jehovah Elohim is a sun and shield: Jehovah will give grace and glory; no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
- Isaiah 63:7I will record the loving-kindnesses of Jehovah, the praises of Jehovah, according to all that Jehovah hath bestowed upon us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel which he hath bestowed upon them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his loving-kindnesses.
- Luke 12:32Fear not, little flock, for it has been the good pleasure of your Father to give you the kingdom.
- John 1:47Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and says of him, Behold [one] truly an Israelite, in whom there is no guile.
- Romans 2:28For he is not a Jew who [is] one outwardly, neither that circumcision which is outward in 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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