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73:1  God is indeed good to Israel, to those pure in heart.
73:2  Now as for me, my feet nearly stumbled, as I almost lost my step.
73:3  For I was envious of the proud when I observed the prosperity of the wicked.
73:4  For there is no struggle at their deaths, and their bodies are healthy.
73:5  They do not experience problems common to ordinary people; they aren't afflicted as others are.
73:6  Therefore pride is their necklace and violence covers them like a garment.
73:7  Their eyes bulge from obesity and the imaginations of their mind cross the border into sin.
73:8  In their mockery they speak evil; from their arrogant position they speak oppression.
73:9  They choose to speak against heaven; while they talk about things on earth.
73:10  Therefore God's people return there and drink it all in like water until they're satiated.
73:11  Then they say, "How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?"
73:12  Just look at these wicked people! They're perpetually carefree as they increase their wealth.
73:13  I kept my heart pure for nothing and kept my hands clean from guilt.
73:14  For I suffer all day long and I am punished every morning.
73:15  If I say, "I will talk like this," I would betray a generation of your children.
73:16  When I tried to understand this, it was too difficult for me
73:17  until I entered the sanctuaries of God. Then I understood their destiny.
73:18  You have certainly set them in slippery places; you will make them fall to their ruin.
73:19  How desolate they quickly become, completely destroyed by calamities.
73:20  Like a dream when one awakens, Lord, you will despise their image when you arise.
73:21  When I chose to be bitter I was emotionally pained.
73:22  Then, I was too stupid and didn't realize I was acting like a wild animal with you.
73:23  But now I am always with you, for you keep holding my right hand.
73:24  You will guide me with your wise advice, and later you will receive me with honor.
73:25  Whom do I have in heaven but you? I desire nothing on this earth.
73:26  My body and mind may fail, but God is my strength and my portion forever.
73:27  Those far from you will perish; you will destroy those who are unfaithful to you.
73:28  As for me, how good for me it is that God is near! I have made the Lord GOD my refuge so I can tell about all your deeds.