Psalm 73

King James Version

(KJV)

{4} For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm. {5} They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men. {6} Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.

{7} Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish. {8} They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily. {9} They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the earth.

{10} Therefore his people return hither: and waters of a full cup are wrung out to them. {11} And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High? {12} Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.

{13} Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency. {14} For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning. {15} If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend against the generation of thy children.

{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} Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction. {19} How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors. {20} As a dream when one awaketh; so, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt despise their image.

{21} Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins. {22} So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee. {23} Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.

{24} Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. {25} Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. {26} My flesh and my heart faileth: 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 a whoring from thee. {28} 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.

Psalm 73:1-28 KJV
Psalm 73 Lyrics

{4} They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong. {5} They are free from the burdens common to man; they are not plagued by human ills. {6} Therefore pride is their necklace; they clothe themselves with violence.

{7} From their callous hearts comes iniquity ; the evil conceits of their minds know no limits. {8} They scoff, and speak with malice; in their arrogance they threaten oppression. {9} Their mouths lay claim to heaven, and their tongues take possession of the earth.

{10} Therefore their people turn to them and drink up waters in abundance. {11} They say, "How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?" {12} This is what the wicked are like-- always carefree, they increase in wealth.

{13} Surely in vain have I kept my heart pure; in vain have I washed my hands in innocence. {14} All day long I have been plagued; I have been punished every morning. {15} If I had said, "I will speak thus," I would have betrayed your children.

{16} When I tried to understand all this, it was oppressive to me {17} till I entered the sanctuary of God; then I understood their final destiny.

{18} Surely you place them on slippery ground; you cast them down to ruin. {19} How suddenly are they destroyed, completely swept away by terrors! {20} As a dream when one awakes, so when you arise, O Lord, you will despise them as fantasies.

{21} When my heart was grieved and my spirit embittered, {22} I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before you. {23} Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand.

{24} You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. {25} Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. {26} My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

{27} Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you. {28} But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign LORD my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds.

Psalm 73:1-28 NIV

Psalm 91

King James Version

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{3} Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. {4} He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

{5} Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; {6} Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

{7} A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. {8} Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.

{9} Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; {10} There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

{11} For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. {12} They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

{13} Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. {14} Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

{15} He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. {16} With long life will I satisfy him, and show him my salvation.

Psalm 91:1-16 KJV
Psalm 91 Lyrics

{3} Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare and from the deadly pestilence. {4} He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

{5} You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, {6} nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday.

{7} A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. {8} You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked.

{9} If you make the Most High your dwelling-- even the LORD, who is my refuge-- {10} then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent.

{11} For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; {12} they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.

{13} You will tread upon the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent. {14} "Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.

{15} He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. {16} With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation."

Psalm 91:1-16 NIV

Psalm 121

King James Version

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{2} My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.

{3} He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.

{4} Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

{5} The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.

{6} The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.

{7} The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.

{8} The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.

Psalm 121:1-8 KJV
Psalm 121 Lyrics

{2} My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

{3} He will not let your foot slip-- he who watches over you will not slumber;

{4} indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.

{5} The LORD watches over you-- the LORD is your shade at your right hand;

{6} the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.

{7} The LORD will keep you from all harm-- he will watch over your life;

{8} the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

Psalm 121:1-8 NIV