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Psalms 73:1
1A psalm of Asaph. Surely God is 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
A psalm of Asaph. Surely God is good to Israel, to the pure in heart. 2But as for me, my feet almost slipped. My steps nearly slid out from under me. 3For I envied the arrogant, when 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 50:1A psalm of Asaph. God, Elohim Adonai has spoken and summoned the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting.
- Psalms 74:1A contemplative song of Asaph. Why have You cast us off forever, O God? Why does Your anger smolder against the flock of Your pasture?
- Psalms 83:1A song: a psalm of Asaph.
- 1 Chronicles 6:39Now these are their dwelling places according to their encampments in their territories. To Aaron’s sons of the Kohathite families (for theirs was the first lot),
- 1 Chronicles 15:17So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the descendants of Merari, Ethan son of Kushaiah;
- 1 Chronicles 16:7On that day David first appointed Asaph and his kinsmen to give thanks to Adonai:
- 1 Chronicles 25:1Moreover, David and the commanders of the army, set apart for avodah the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun who prophesied with lyres, harps and cymbals. The list of those who performed this work according to their service was:
- 2 Chronicles 29:30Moreover, King Hezekiah and the officials ordered the Levites to sing praises to Adonai with the words of David and of Asaph the seer. So they sang praises with gladness and bowed down and worshiped.
- Psalms 2:6“I have set up My king upon Zion, My holy mountain.”
- Psalms 42:11As with a crushing in my bones, my adversaries taunt me, by saying to me all day, “Where is your God?”
- Psalms 73:18Surely You put them in slippery places. You hurled them down to destruction.
- Psalms 84:11For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand anywhere else. I would rather stand at the threshold of the House of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.
- Isaiah 63:7I will remember the lovingkindnesses of Adonai, the praises of Adonai, according to all that Adonai has granted us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which He has granted them according to His compassion, and according to the abundance of His lovingkindnesses.
- Luke 12:32Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father chose to give you the kingdom.
- John 1:47Yeshua saw Nathanael coming toward Him. He said, “Look, a true Israelite! There’s nothing false in him.”
- Romans 2:28For one is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision 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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