Psalms 73:2
But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.
In Context
1BOOK III A Psalm of Asaph. Surely God is good to Israel, even to such as are pure in heart.
3For I was envious at the arrogant, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:9He will keep the feet of His holy ones, but the wicked shall be put to silence in darkness; for not by strength shall man prevail.
1 Chronicles 22:7And David said to Solomon: 'My son, as for me, it was in my heart to build a house unto the name of the LORD my God.
Job 21:4As for me, is my complaint to man? Or why should I not be impatient?
Psalms 17:5My steps have held fast to Thy paths, my feet have not slipped.
Psalms 35:13But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth, I afflicted my soul with fasting; and my prayer, may it return into mine own bosom.
Psalms 94:18If I say: 'My foot slippeth', Thy mercy, O LORD, holdeth 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 →