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[1]TRULY God is good to Israel, and to those who are pure in heart. [2]But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. [3]For I was envious of the wicked when I saw the prosperity of the ungodly. [4]For there is no end to their death, and their folly is great. [5]They share not in the toil of men; neither are they scourged like other men. [6]Therefore pride holds them fast; they have concealed their wickedness and ungodliness. [7]Their iniquity comes through like grease; they do according to the evil dictates of the heart. [8]They imagine and speak evil things: they talk unjustly against the most High. [9]They have set their mouths in the sky, but their tongues drag in the dirt; [10]Therefore will my people return hither, and they shall have everything in abundance. [11]They shall say, How does God know? and is there knowledge in the most High? [12]Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they are strong in power. [13]As for me, I have cleansed my heart, and washed my hands in innocence. [14]All the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning. [15]If I say, I shall do as they do, this is sinful for me. [16]When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me. [17]Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end. [18]Thou didst appoint their portion according to their deceitfulness; thou didst cast them down when they exalted themselves. [19]How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! They are utterly consumed with terrors. [20]As one who awakes from a dream, so, O LORD, thou shalt despise their idolatry. [21]Thus my heart was grieved, and my conscience troubled me. [22]So foolish was I, and ignorant; I was as a beast before thee. [23]Thou shalt comfort me with thy counsel, and lead me according to thy honour. [24]Whom have I in heaven but thee? and whom have I desired upon earth besides thee? [25]Nevertheless I am continually with thee; thou hast held me by my right hand. [26]My flesh and my heart fail; but God is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever. [27]For lo, they that are far from thee shall perish; thou hast destroyed all them that go astray from thee. [28]I was pleased to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the LORD God, that I mar declare all thy works.
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Author: George M. Lamsa
Source: studybible.info
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