Psalms 73:1
American King James Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart.
American Standard Version Surely God is good to Israel, `Even' to such as are pure in heart.
King James Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart.
World English Bible Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.
Psalms 73:2
American King James But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well near slipped.
American Standard Version But as for me, my feet were almost gone; My steps had well nigh slipped.
King James But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.
World English Bible But as for me, my feet were almost gone. My steps had nearly slipped.
Psalms 73:3
American King James For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
American Standard Version For I was envious at the arrogant, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
King James For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
World English Bible For I was envious of the arrogant, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Psalms 73:4
American King James For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm.
American Standard Version For there are no pangs in their death; But their strength is firm.
King James For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm.
World English Bible For there are no struggles in their death, but their strength is firm.
Psalms 73:5
American King James They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.
American Standard Version They are not in trouble as `other' men; Neither are they plagued like `other' men.
King James They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.
World English Bible They are free from burdens of men, neither are they plagued like other men.
Psalms 73:6
American King James Therefore pride compasses them about as a chain; violence covers them as a garment.
American Standard Version Therefore pride is as a chain about their neck; Violence covereth them as a garment.
King James Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.
World English Bible Therefore pride is like a chain around their neck. Violence covers them like a garment.
Psalms 73:7
American King James Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.
American Standard Version Their eyes stand out with fatness: They have more than heart could wish.
King James Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.
World English Bible Their eyes bulge with fat. Their minds pass the limits of conceit.
Psalms 73:8
American King James They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily.
American Standard Version They scoff, and in wickedness utter oppression: They speak loftily.
King James They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily.
World English Bible They scoff and speak with malice. In arrogance, they threaten oppression.
Psalms 73:9
American King James They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walks through the earth.
American Standard Version They have set their mouth in the heavens, And their tongue walketh through the earth.
King James They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the earth.
World English Bible They have set their mouth in the heavens. Their tongue walks through the earth.
Psalms 73:10
American King James Therefore his people return here: and waters of a full cup are wrung out to them.
American Standard Version Therefore his people return hither: And waters of a full `cup' are drained by them.
King James Therefore his people return hither: and waters of a full cup are wrung out to them.
World English Bible Therefore their people return to them, and they drink up waters of abundance.
Psalms 73:11
American King James And they say, How does God know? and is there knowledge in the most High?
American Standard Version And they say, How doth God know? And is there knowledge in the Most High?
King James And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High?
World English Bible They say, “How does God know? Is there knowledge in the Most High?”
Psalms 73:12
American King James Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.
American Standard Version Behold, these are the wicked; And, being alway at ease, they increase in riches.
King James Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.
World English Bible Behold, these are the wicked. Being always at ease, they increase in riches.
Psalms 73:13
American King James Truly I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocence.
American Standard Version Surely in vain have I cleansed my heart, And washed my hands in innocency;
King James Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency.
World English Bible Surely I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocence,
Psalms 73:14
American King James For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning.
American Standard Version For all the day long have I been plagued, And chastened every morning.
King James For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning.
World English Bible For all day long I have been plagued, and punished every morning.
Psalms 73:15
American King James If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend against the generation of your children.
American Standard Version If I had said, I will speak thus; Behold, I had dealt treacherously with the generation of thy children.
King James If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend against the generation of thy children.
World English Bible If I had said, “I will speak thus”, behold, I would have betrayed the generation of your children.
Psalms 73:16
American King James When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me;
American Standard Version When I thought how I might know this, It was too painful for me;
King James When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me;
World English Bible When I tried to understand this, it was too painful for me—
Psalms 73:17
American King James Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end.
American Standard Version Until I went into the sanctuary of God, And considered their latter end.
King James Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end.
World English Bible until I entered God’s sanctuary, and considered their latter end.
Psalms 73:18
American King James Surely you did set them in slippery places: you cast them down into destruction.
American Standard Version Surely thou settest them in slippery places: Thou castest them down to destruction.
King James Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction.
World English Bible Surely you set them in slippery places. You throw them down to destruction.
Psalms 73:19
American King James How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors.
American Standard Version How are they become a desolation in a moment! They are utterly consumed with terrors.
King James How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors.
World English Bible How they are suddenly destroyed! They are completely swept away with terrors.
Psalms 73:20
American King James As a dream when one wakes; so, O Lord, when you wake, you shall despise their image.
American Standard Version As a dream when one awaketh, So, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou wilt despise their image.
King James As a dream when one awaketh; so, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt despise their image.
World English Bible As a dream when one wakes up, so, Lord, when you awake, you will despise their fantasies.
Psalms 73:21
American King James Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins.
American Standard Version For my soul was grieved, And I was pricked in my heart:
King James Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins.
World English Bible For my soul was grieved. I was embittered in my heart.
Psalms 73:22
American King James So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before you.
American Standard Version So brutish was I, and ignorant; I was `as' a beast before thee.
King James So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee.
World English Bible I was so senseless and ignorant. I was a brute beast before you.
Psalms 73:23
American King James Nevertheless I am continually with you: you have held me by my right hand.
American Standard Version Nevertheless I am continually with thee: Thou hast holden my right hand.
King James Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.
World English Bible Nevertheless, I am continually with you. You have held my right hand.
Psalms 73:24
American King James You shall guide me with your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
American Standard Version Thou wilt guide me with thy counsel, And afterward receive me to glory.
King James Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
World English Bible You will guide me with your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
Psalms 73:25
American King James Whom have I in heaven but you? and there is none on earth that I desire beside you.
American Standard Version Whom have I in heaven `but thee'? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides thee.
King James Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.
World English Bible Whom do I have in heaven? There is no one on earth whom I desire besides you.
Psalms 73:26
American King James My flesh and my heart fails: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
American Standard Version My flesh and my heart faileth; `But' God is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever.
King James My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
World English Bible My flesh and my heart fails, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalms 73:27
American King James For, see, they that are far from you shall perish: you have destroyed all them that go a whoring from you.
American Standard Version For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: Thou hast destroyed all them that play the harlot, `departing' from thee.
King James For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee.
World English Bible For, behold, those who are far from you shall perish. You have destroyed all those who are unfaithful to you.
Psalms 73:28
American King James But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all your works.
American Standard Version But it is good for me to draw near unto God: I have made the Lord Jehovah my refuge, That I may tell of all thy works. Psalm 74 Maschil of Asaph.
King James But 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.
World English Bible But it is good for me to come close to God. I have made the Lord Yahweh my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.