1 Surely God is good to Israel, I mean, to the clean of heart.
2 But, as for me, I almost stumbled, I nearly lost my foothold,
3 for I was envious of the arrogant, when I saw the wicked prosper.
4 For they suffer no pain; they are strong and sound of body,
5 free from troubles common to mortals; they are not stricken by human ills.
6 That is why pride becomes their necklace, and violence the robe that covers them.
7 Evil comes from their callous hearts, boundless evil from their corrupt minds.
8 They scoff and speak with malice, and they threaten arrogantly.
9 Their mouths defy the heavens and their tongues dictate on earth.
10 People, therefore, look up to them because they are well-watered.
11 "Does God see?" they say. "Has the Most High some knowledge of this?
12 Such are the wicked - always carefree while they rake in riches.
13 In vain have I kept my heart clean and washed my hands in innocence
14 if all day long I am stricken and punished every morning."
15 Had I spoken like this, I would not be acting as one of your children.
16 Although I tried to understand this, it was difficult for me,
17 until I entered the secrets of God. Then I perceived their approaching doom.
18 You place them on slippery ground and make them fall into the pit.
19 How suddenly they are destroyed, completely swept away in terror!
20 As one awakes from a nightmare, so when you arise, O Lord, you shake them off like a dream.
21 When my heart was embittered, and my spirit distraught
22 it was folly, not wisdom; I did not know you better than the beasts.
23 Yet I am always with you; you hold my right hand,
24 you guide me on the way you chose and your Glory brings me along.
25 I have no one in heaven but you; on earth I desire nothing but you.
26 My flesh and my heart waste away for you, O God, O my rock, you are mine forever.
27 Those who abandon you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you.
28 But as for me, my joy is to be near God; I have made the Lord my refuge, and I will proclaim all his works.
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Psalm 73 addresses the issue of prosperity of the wicked and divine justice. The psalmist wonders why the wicked seem to be advantageous and live a prosperous life, while he, who seeks to follow God, goes through difficulties and suffering. He reflects on how easy it is to be tempted to deviate from the path of justice by seeing the apparent happiness of the wicked. However, he finds comfort to realize that true prosperity comes from being close to God and that divine justice does not fail.
Psalm 37:7-8: "Rest in the Lord and wait for Him with patience; don't get bored with the success of others, nor with those who make up evil. Avoid anger and reject fury; don't worry, it only leads to evil. " This verse encourages patience and confidence in God, even in the face of the apparent prosperity of the wicked. He advises to avoid envy and hatred and trust that God will act according to justice.
Psalm 37:16: "The little just than the wealth of many wicked is better." This verse points out that true wealth is not in possession of material goods, but to be at peace with God and have a just life.
Psalm 49:16-17: "Do not be afraid when someone gets rich, when the glory of your home increases; for when you die, you will take nothing with you; your glory will not come down with Him." This verse recalls that material prosperity is temporary and that true wealth is found in God.
Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord of all your heart and do not support yourself in your own understanding; in all your ways, recognize it, and He will straighten your paths." This verse encourages trust in God and remembering that he is in control, even when life seems difficult and challenging.
Romans 8:28: "And we know that God acts in all things for the good of those who love Him, of those who were called according to their purpose." This verse recalls that God is working on all things for the good of those who love Him, even when life is difficult and we do not understand his ways.
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