Psalms 73:2
But as for me, it lacked but little that my feet had been moved: almost nothing was needed that my steps had slipped.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.
In Context
1BOOK THIRD: “A Psalm of Assaph.” Truly God is good to Israel, to such as are pure of heart.
3For I was envious at the arrogant, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:9He ever guardeth the feet of his pious ones, and the wicked shall be made silent in darkness; for not by strength can man prevail.
1 Chronicles 22:7And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build a house unto the name of the Lord my God;
Job 21:4As for me,—is against man my complaint? and if this be so, why should my spirit not be impatient?
Psalms 17:5My steps held firmly to thy tracks, [and] my footsteps did not slip.
Psalms 35:13But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I afflicted with fasting my soul, and my prayer returned into my own bosom.
Psalms 94:18When I said, My foot hath slipped: thy kindness, O Lord, sustained me.
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 →