Psalms 73

1[A Psalm of Asaph.] Truly Elohim good to Israel, to such as are of a clean heart. 2But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. 3For I was envious at the foolish, I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4For no bands in their death: but their strength firm. 5They not in trouble men; neither are they plagued like men. 6Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them a garment. 7Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish. 8They are corrupt, and speak wickedly oppression: they speak loftily. 9They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the earth. 10Therefore his people return hither: and waters of a full are wrung out to them. 11And they say, How does Elohim know? and is there knowledge in the most High? 12Behold, these the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase riches. 13Verily I have cleansed my heart vain, and washed my hands in innocency. 14For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning. 15If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend the generation of your children. 16When I thought to know this, it too painful for me; 17Until I went into the sanctuary of Elohim; understood I their end. 18Surely you didst set them in slippery places: you castedst them down into destruction. 19How are they into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors. 20As a dream when awaketh; , O Lord, when you awakest, you shall despise their image. 21Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins. 22So foolish I, and ignorant: I was a beast before you. 23Nevertheless I continually with you: you hast holden by my right hand. 24you shall guide me with your counsel, and afterward receive me glory. 25Whom have I in heaven ? and none upon earth I desire beside you. 26My flesh and my heart faileth: Elohim the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. 27For, lo, they that are far from you shall perish: you hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from you. 28But good for me to draw near to Elohim: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all your works.