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73:1  God is indeed good to Israel, to those who have pure hearts.
73:2  But I had nearly lost confidence; my faith was almost gone
73:3  because I was jealous of the proud when I saw that things go well for the wicked.
73:4  They do not suffer pain; they are strong and healthy.
73:5  They do not suffer as other people do; they do not have the troubles that others have.
73:6  And so they wear pride like a necklace and violence like a robe;
73:7  their hearts pour out evil, and their minds are busy with wicked schemes.
73:8  They laugh at other people and speak of evil things; they are proud and make plans to oppress others.
73:9  They speak evil of God in heaven and give arrogant orders to everyone on earth,
73:10  so that even God's people turn to them and eagerly believe whatever they say.
73:11  They say, “God will not know; the Most High will not find out.”
73:12  That is what the wicked are like. They have plenty and are always getting more.
73:13  Is it for nothing, then, that I have kept myself pure and have not committed sin?
73:14  O God, you have made me suffer all day long; every morning you have punished me.
73:15  If I had said such things, I would not be acting as one of your people.
73:16  I tried to think this problem through, but it was too difficult for me
73:17  until I went into your Temple. Then I understood what will happen to the wicked.
73:18  You will put them in slippery places and make them fall to destruction!
73:19  They are instantly destroyed; they go down to a horrible end.
73:20  They are like a dream that goes away in the morning; when you rouse yourself, O Lord, they disappear.
73:21  When my thoughts were bitter and my feelings were hurt,
73:22  I was as stupid as an animal; I did not understand you.
73:23  Yet I always stay close to you, and you hold me by the hand.
73:24  You guide me with your instruction and at the end you will receive me with honor.
73:25  What else do I have in heaven but you? Since I have you, what else could I want on earth?
73:26  My mind and my body may grow weak, but God is my strength; he is all I ever need.
73:27  Those who abandon you will certainly perish; you will destroy those who are unfaithful to you.
73:28  But as for me, how wonderful to be near God, to find protection with the Sovereign Lord and to proclaim all that he has done!