Psalms 73:28

Psalms 73:28 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works.
• English Standard Version (ESV)But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord God, That I may declare all Your works.
• New Living Translation (NLT)But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do.

Context of Psalms 73:28

26My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. 27Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you. 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.

Psalms 73:28 word by word

וַאֲנִ֤י׀ קִֽרֲבַ֥ת אֱלֹהִ֗ים לִ֫י־ט֥וֹב שַׁתִּ֤י׀ בַּאדֹנָ֣י יְהֹוִ֣ה מַחְסִ֑י לְ֝סַפֵּ֗ר כָּל־מַלְאֲכוֹתֶֽיךָ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Butאֲנִי'ănîy · IH589
• goodטוֹבţôb · pleasantH2896
• for me to draw nearקִרְבָהqerâbâh · nearnessH7132
• to Godאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430
• I have putשִׁיתshîyth · to set: makeH7896
• my trustמַחְסֶּהmachăseh machseh · refugeH4268
• in the Lordאֲדֹנָי'ădônây · LordH136
• Godיְהֹוִהyehôvih · YHWH/GodH3069
• that I may declareסָפַרsâphar · to recountH5608
• all thy worksמְלָאכָהmelâ'kâh · workH4399

Cross-references for Psalms 73:28

• Psalms 65:4Blessed are those you choose and bring near to live in your courts! We are filled with the good things of your house, of your holy temple.
• Psalms 84:10Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.
• Psalms 116:7Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.
• Lamentations 3:25The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him;
• Luke 15:17“When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death!
• Hebrews 10:19Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,
• James 4:8Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
• 1 Peter 3:18For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit.
• Psalms 66:16Come and hear, all you who fear God; let me tell you what he has done for me.
• Psalms 71:17Since my youth, God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds.
• Psalms 107:22Let them sacrifice thank offerings and tell of his works with songs of joy.
• Psalms 118:17I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done.

Commentaries on Psalms 73:28

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 28It is good for me to draw near - We have already seen that those who are far off shall perish; therefore, it is ill for them. Those who draw near - who come in the true spirit of sacrifice, and with the only available offering, the Lord Jesus, shall be finally saved; therefore, it is good for them. I have put my trust in the Lord God - I confide in Jehovah, my Prop and Stay. I have taken him for my portion. That I may declare all thy works - That I may…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 28But it is good for me to draw near to God - That is, It is pleasant; it is profitable; it is the chief good. For myself, happiness is to be found in that alone; there I find what my nature pants for and desires. Others find, or attempt to find, happiness in other things; my happiness is found in God alone. This is the result to which the psalmist came after all his perplexity. With all his doubts and difficulties, his real desire was to be near to God…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 21-28Verses 21-28 God would not suffer his people to be tempted, if his grace were not sufficient, not only to save them from harm, but to make them gainers by it. This temptation, the working of envy and discontent, is very painful. In reflecting upon it, the psalmist owns it was his folly and ignorance thus to vex himself. If good men, at any time, through the surprise and strength of temptation, think, or speak, or act amiss, they will reflect upon it with…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-28This wisdom psalm looks at the injustice of the prosperity of the wicked. The psalmist states that God is good to the godly, but his own experience is different (Psalm 73:2–12). Almost overwhelmed by doubt (Psalm 73:13–16), the psalmist meets the Lord in the sanctuary. This meeting gives him a broader view and renews his trust in God (Psalm 73:17–26). His troubling doubts lead to a stronger desire for truth. He knows he can trust God and that God will…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 27-2827-28. The lot of apostates, described by a figure of frequent use (Jr 3:1, 3; Eze 23:35), is contrasted with his, who finds happiness in nearness to God (Jas 4:8), and his delightful work the declaration of His praise.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 73:28

• Blindness
• Faith
• Testimony
• Wicked (People)

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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