Psalms 73:2
Yet my feet almost gave way; My steps had well nigh slipped:
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.
In Context
1“BOOK III. A psalm of Asaph.” Truly God is good to Israel,—To those who are pure in heart.
3For I was envious of the proud, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Cross References
Job 21:4Is my complaint concerning man? Why then should I not be angry?
Psalms 17:5Support my steps in thy paths, That my feet may not slip!
Psalms 35:13And yet I, during their sickness, clothed myself with sackcloth, And afflicted myself with fasting; And my prayer was turned to my bosom.
Psalms 94:18When I think that my foot is slipping, Thy goodness, 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 →