Psalms 73:2
But as for me, my feet were almost gone, my steps had well nigh slipped;
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.
In Context
1{A Psalm of Asaph.} Truly God is good to Israel, to such as are of a pure heart.
3For I was envious at the arrogant, seeing the prosperity of the wicked.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:9He keepeth the feet of his saints, but the wicked are silenced in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.
1 Chronicles 22:7And David said to Solomon, As for me, my son, I was minded to build a house unto the name of Jehovah my God.
Job 21:4As for me, is my complaint to a man? or wherefore should not my spirit be impatient?
Psalms 17:5When thou holdest my goings in thy paths, my footsteps slip not.
Psalms 35:13But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth; I chastened my soul with fasting, and my prayer returned into mine own bosom:
Psalms 94:18When I said, My foot slippeth, thy loving-kindness, O Jehovah, held me up.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 73:2-15
God's Goodness to His People; Unsanctified Prosperity. 1 Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. 2 But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. 3 For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4 For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm. 5 They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men. 6 Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment. 7… Read the whole commentary →