Psalm 73 nkjv book three psalms 7389 the tragedy bible. The book of psalms is a record of petitions or laments, thanksgiving, and praise to god by his people. Psalm 73 niv bible surely god is good to israel, to those. For there are no pangs in their death, but their strength is firm.
For many, in fact, the book of psalms is the richest part of the old testament. The book of psalms is really five books combined 1. For there is no struggle at their deaths, and their bodies are healthy. Book 3 psalms 7389 bible commentary theology of work. There are 7 psalm styles hymns, laments, thanksgiving psalms, psalms of confidence, psalms of remembrance, wisdom psalms, and kingship psalms. Psalms 73, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Now as for me, my feet nearly stumbled, as i almost lost my step. Structure the book of psalms is arranged in five books. Psalms 73 commentary langes commentary on the holy scriptures. Scholars have determined that a psalms attribution to asaph can mean a variety of things. It is also one of the most diverse, since the psalms deal with such subjects as god and his creation, war, worship, wisdom, sin and evil, judgment, justice, and the coming of the messiah. For i envied the arrogant when i saw the prosperity of the wicked. You will also find options for commentaries on psalms that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more.
Truly god is good to israel, to those whose hearts are pure. O god, grant the king the ability to make just decisions. Psalm 73 isv book iii psalms 73 89 a song of bible. For i was envious of the proud when i observed the prosperity of the wicked. Psalm 73 niv book iii psalms 7389 a psalm of bible. They do not experience problems common to ordinary people. Psalms 73150 the beloved book of psalms is the favorite of many christians, who find there not only comfort, encouragement, and hope, but also the expression of their own voice in prayer. Psalms 73 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and. They are psalm 50 in book 2 of the psalms of david and psalms 7383 here in book 3. The tragedy of the wicked, and the blessedness of trust in god. Asaph was one of the prophets who, together with heman and jeduthun, had been appointed to conduct the music in the temple. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in its latin translation in the vulgate, this psalm is psalm 72 in a slightly different numbering system. Psalm 73 nlt book three psalms 7389 psalm 73 bible.
But, when the israelites made our book of psalms, they put into it some of the psalms of asaph. Then he will judge your people fairly, and your oppressed ones equitably. Despite the attention to personal judgment we have seen in psalm 73, in most of book 3, it is the nation of israel that comes under judgment. Book ii comprises psalms 4272, authored by the sons of korah, asaph, david, and solomon. Surely god is good to israel, even to such as are pure in heart. Psalms 50 and 7383 are called the psalms of asaph because his name appears in the superscription at the head of those psalms. Best psalms commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Contemplating these psalms gives us a mirror in which to explore our own faithfulnessor lack of itas well as to. As such it has brought comfort, encouragement, and blessing to gods people throughout the ages. The book of job and psalm 37 deal with the same problem, but in this life.
My flesh and my heart may grow weak, 1 but god always 2 protects my heart and gives me stability. Book iii psalms 7389 psalm 73 gods ways vindicated a psalm of asaph. Truly god is good to israel, to such as are pure in heart. The mountains will bring news of peace to the people, and the hills will announce justice. Psalms 73 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Psalms 73 king james bible kjv book of psalms bible. David guzik commentary on psalm 73, where the psalmist asaph struggles with the contradiction between gods goodness and the prosperity of the wicked. Perhaps kirkpatrick best summarizes the contribution of psalm 73 with regard to the other passages which deal with the same subject. They are located in the book of psalms in the hebrew bible which is also called the old testament. Truly god is good to israel,to such as are pure in heart. Asaph was a levite who led one of the temple choirs during the time of david 1 chronicles 15.
Psalms 90106, reflecting precaptivity sentiment and history. The psalms of asaph are the twelve psalms numbered as 50 and 7383 in the masoretic text, and as 49 and 7282 in the septuagint. As he observed evil men prosper, he wondered if a godly lifestyle really pays off. The psalms have been called the hymnbook of the bible, placing the singing and honesty of gods people at the very center of the faith. Psalms 73, new international version niv the bible app. Psalm 73 niv book iii psalms 7389 a psalm of bible gateway. He probably wrote this psalm and his choir probably sang it often. Psalms 73 a faithful version online original bible.
Book 3 psalms 7389 bible commentary produced by tow project book 3 of psalms contains a great deal of lamentation and complaint. For i was envious at the foolish, when i saw the prosperity of the wicked. For i was envious of the boastful, when i saw the prosperity of the wicked. Psalm 73 is a personal story from asaphs own experience. Psalms 73 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Psalm 73 introduction the heading of the psalm 73 says, a psalm of asaph. Truly god is good to israel, to those who are pure in heart. Psalm 73 niv bible surely god is good to israel, to. At the bringing over of the ark to jerusalem, we read. Book iii has psalms 7389, composed primarily by asaph and the sons of korah, with psalm 86 by david and psalm 89 by ethan. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in its latin translation in the vulgate, this psalm is psalm 72 in a slightly different numbering system analysis. In this wisdom psalm the psalmist offers a personal testimony of his struggle with the ageold problem of the prosperity of the wicked.
My flesh and my heart may fail, but god is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever. A plea for deliverance god is indeed good to israel, to those pure in heart. Feeling abandoned despite personal righteousness, the psalmist could not bear the injustice until an experience of gods nearness in the temple made clear how deluded the wicked were. Psalms 73 niv book iii psalms 73 89 a psalm of bible. Study psalm 73 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This study takes an overview of the book of psalms, to help us better understand and appreciate this bible book. Bible students think that asaph made a book of psalms, and some or all. Asaph and his descendants continued this work through much of israels history, specifically when solomon dedicated the temple 2 chronicles 5. Psalms 73 truly god is good to israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. Surely god is good to israel, to those who are pure in heart.
Every human emotion is covered in these hymns of aspiration to god. This study takes an overview of the book of psalms, to help us better understand and appreciate this bible book 1 not one book but five. Psalm 73 masoretic numbering, psalm 72 in greek numbering of the book of psalms is one of the psalms of asaph. Psalms 141, which witness to davids life and faith. Book three many of the psalms in book three psalms 73 89 are attributed to asaph. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness.
My flesh and my heart may fail, but god is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Book three psalms 7389 see appendix ba psalm of asaph. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. This psalm is the first in a series of eleven psalms that carry the name of asaph psalms 73 83. New living translation my health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but god remains the strength of my heart. Truly god is good to israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. The church musicians of our day can be considered spiritual children of asaph.
Bible history online images and resources for biblical history. Psalms 73 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary has been valued for generations and consulted by bible scholars everywhere. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in its latin translation in the. It mounts to the very presence of god, holds close to him, and then views the situation from that vantage point. Psalm 73 kjv truly god is good to israel, even to bible gateway. Book iii has psalms 73 89, composed primarily by asaph and the sons of korah, with psalm 86 by david and psalm 89 by ethan. Psalm 73 of the book of psalms is one of the psalms of asaph. He was a levite musician appointed by david to lead the worship that surrounded the covenant chest in the congregation tent 1 chronicles 16. New american commentary psalms 73150 wordsearch bible. As in the companion volume psalms 172, he analyzes each psalm in depth, comments on interpretive questions and lays bare the universal relevance of the texts.
The book of psalms is the longest book in the bible, with 150 individual psalms. Book three psalms 73 89 the tragedy of the wicked, and the blessedness of trust in god a psalm of asaph. The sons of asaph were likely a guild of skilled poets and singers, modeling themselves musically after asaph, their master. Psalms chapter 73 kjv king james version 1 a psalm of asaph. Psalms, chapter 73 united states conference of catholic bishops. It has been described as the theology of the old testament in poetic form. Divine judgmentboth positive and negativecomes to the fore in many of the psalms here. Resources, free bible software, bible art, biblical history topics and study, and ancient bible maps of. Truly god is good to israel, even to those who are pure of heart. Renowned scholar derek kidner provides a fresh and penetrating guide to psalms 73150. Grant the kings son the ability to make fair decisions.
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