Psalms 73:1
Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.
2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped.
3 For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
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- BSB
- Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.
- KJV
- Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart.
- WEB
- Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.
- ASV
- Surely God is good to Israel, [Even] to such as are pure in heart.
- DARBY
- {A Psalm of Asaph.} Truly God is good to Israel, to such as are of a pure heart.
- BLB
- A Psalm of Asaph. <span class=|reftext|><a href=|#|><b>1</b></a> Surely God [is] good to Israel, to those pure of heart.
- ÅB
- En salme av Asaf. Ja, Gud er god mot Israel, mot de rene av hjertet.
- OTB
- Gud er sannelig god mot Israel,
Mot dem som er rene av hjertet! - B1930
- En salme av Asaf. Ja, Gud er god mot Israel, mot de rene av hjertet.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Read in contextPsalms 51:10
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
Read in contextPsalms 84:11
For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.
Read in contextLuke 12:32
Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.
Read in contextJames 4:8
Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
Read in contextJohn 1:47
When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, He said of him, “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is no deceit.”
Read in contextRomans 2:28–29
A man is not a Jew because he is one outwardly, nor is circumcision only outward and physical.
Read in contextJeremiah 4:14
Wash the evil from your heart, O Jerusalem, so that you may be saved. How long will you harbor wicked thoughts within you?
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