1Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart.studyinterlinear
2But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.studyinterlinear
3For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.studyinterlinear
4For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm.studyinterlinear
5They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.studyinterlinear
6Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.studyinterlinear
7Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.studyinterlinear
8They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily.studyinterlinear
9They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the earth.studyinterlinear
10Therefore his people return hither: and waters of a full cup are wrung out to them.studyinterlinear
11And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High?studyinterlinear
12Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.studyinterlinear
13Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency.studyinterlinear
14For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning.studyinterlinear
15If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend against the generation of thy children.studyinterlinear
16When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me;studyinterlinear
17Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end.studyinterlinear
18Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction.studyinterlinear
19How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors.studyinterlinear
20As a dream when one awaketh; so, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt despise their image.studyinterlinear
21Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins.studyinterlinear
22So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee.studyinterlinear
23Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.studyinterlinear
24Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.studyinterlinear
25Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.studyinterlinear
26My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.studyinterlinear
27For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee.studyinterlinear
28But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.studyinterlinear