But the prayer recognizes that being a faithful child of god is more valuable than material wealth. David speaking expressly of himself, affirms that although he should see all mankind in a state of estrangement from god, and wandering after the everchanging errors and superstitions of the world, he would nevertheless study to continue always in a state of nearness to god. I have made the sovereign lord my shelter, and i will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do. Dit is vir my goed om naby god te wees n psalm van asaf. Gunkei spoke of wisdom poetry weisheitsgedichten and placed psalm 73 in this category. World wide study bible psalms 73 christian classics. Why do bad things happen to good people, and why do good things happen to bad people. The suffering of the righteous and the success of sinners. Evidence of editorial divisions in the hebrew psalter. He describes with awe the fate of the ungodly in ps 73. Truly god is good to israel,to those whose hearts are pure.
Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Psalm 73 king james version kjv 73 truly god is good to israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. Psalms 73, new international version niv the bible app. He was appointed to be the minister of music in the temple according to i chronicles 16. Book three psalm 73 89 psalm seventythree a psalm of asaph. Endow the king with your justice 26 my flesh and my heart may fail, but god is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73 wrestles with a familiar question that has plagued the minds of believers throughout the ages. It is dangerous to be far from god, but it is more dangerous to go far from. If you would like to read and listen to more bible chapters, check out our. This is from the new king james version of the bible. The problem is stated for us in the opening verses. Summary the psalmist envies the prosperity of wicked people who seem to thrive, as though god doesnt know or doesnt care. Psalm 73 do the wicked prosper faith lutheran church. After the one asaph psalm of the second book, psalm 50, follow eleven more of them from psalm 73 83.
I have made the lord god my refuge, that i may tell of all your works. It is this very problem that is brought before us in psalm 73. You finally found yourself frustrated and depressed, especially when you saw that the ungodly around you were often enjoying life to the full. A biblical theology of the hymns in the book of psalms. Even to such as are of a clean heart 2 but as for me, my feet were almost gone. Martin luthers first psalm lectures and the canonical. Other listening options or try the podcast at itunes you will be leaving our website. Michaels college 2014 abstract this dissertation examines thirtyfive psalms from martin luther s first professional lecture. Analysis edit in the opinion of walter brueggemann 1984, in the canonical structuring of the psalter, psalm 73 stands at its center in a crucial role. For more devotional thoughts consider spurgeons the treasury of david. He was an outstanding musician in the time of king david. When a man is sick everybody knows what is good for him.
Psalms 150, journal of the evangelical theological society 17. The book of psalms, psalm 73 nkjv audio bible plus text. Scholarship is divided over the type gattung of psalm 73. The authenticity of the psalm titles, grace theological seminary, 1984. The story of his struggle and victory is here recorded. You may live positively close to a man, and yet for every real purpose of neighbourhoodfor any sympathy which may be formed, or any benefit which may accrueyou may still be as wide asunder as the poles. Amid such a babel, it is well for a man if he knows what is good for himself. Psalm 73,2 thessalonians 1 niv book iii psalms 7389 a. Since there are such a large number of resources on this page 10,000 links you might consider beginning with the more recent commentaries that briefly discuss all 150 psalms paul apple 750 pages, thomas constable, david guzik, bob utley. Psalm 73 niv bible surely god is good to israel, to those. Psalm 73 until i entered the sanctuary of god message msg bible. Truly god is good to the upright, to those who are pure in heart. Teil i ps 172, teil ii ps 73150 geistliche schriftlesung, band 181 u.
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. Had he done so at first he would not have been immersed in such affliction. Psalms resources commentaries, sermons, illustrations, devotionals. They turn, but not upward, they are like a deceitful bow. When you see bad people have a lot of money and things, do not get angry.
It irked asaph, the author of this psalm, so much that he nearly lost his faith in god. Feb 18, 2016 psalm 73 song whom have i in heaven but you. The book of job and psalm 37 deal with the same problem, but in this life. This psalm has been counted among the wisdom psalms because it wrestles with questions like those of the book of job. In three cases the particle is followed at the beginning of the next line by yni jwaandbut i verses 2, 22 also in v. My flesh and my heart faileth, either through vehement desires of communion with god deferred, see psalm 84. The third chapter includes an exegetical study of psalms 7383. The foolish and wicked are used in the next verse as synonimous terms. I have made the lord god my refuge, so i can tell about all you do. For although the prosperity of the wicked, and the afflictions of the righteous, tempted the psalmist to misgivings of gods government, yet the sudden and fearful ruin of the ungodly, seen in the light of gods revelation, reassures his heart. The difficulty uppermost in the mind of the psalmist is the carefree, even prosperous life of the evildoers in contrast to his own torment as a godly person. A service plan for lent from psalm 73 which acknowledges the seeming inequities of life and the doubts that arise yet declares strength, hope and protection in god our sovereign lord.
Charles wohlers use the back button to return from whence you came the lectionary page. I have made the sovereign lord my shelter, and i will tell everyone about the wonderful things. There are many christians who struggle with such a problem. One day a father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose of showing his son how poor people live.
Psalm 73 old testament free english audio bibel psalms kjv king james version the holy bible psalm 73 king james version. Tension and struggle flow like lava from a volcano in psalm 73. The discussion regarding the psalms of asaph can be found in psalms, ii, 14043. The elohim psalms extend from psalm 4284, and are fenced in on both sides by jahve psalms. Previous book previous chapter read the full chapter next chapter next book. Surely god is good to israel, to those who are pure in heart. He is married to the former peggy rutta and they have three children and six grandchildren. Psalms 73 commentary langes commentary on the holy. Psalm 73 niv book iii psalms 7389 a psalm of bible gateway. The book of psalms is divided into five sections, each closing with a doxology i. This temptation, the working of envy and discontent, is very painful. For i envied the arrogant when i saw the prosperity of the wicked.
You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. In reflecting upon it, the psalmist owns it was his folly and ignorance thus to vex himself. Study the bible online using commentary on psalm 73. But it is good for me to draw near to god but whatsoever they do, i am abundantly satisfied that it is, as my duty, so my interest and happiness, to cleave unto thee by faith, love, and obedience, and diligent attendance upon all thy ordinances. Psalm 73 niv bible surely god is good to israel, to.
Book 1 psalms 141 book 2 psalms 4272 book 3 psalms 73 89 book 4 psalms 90106 book 5 psalms 107150. 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. He has earned degrees from east texas baptist college, southwestern baptist theological seminary, and trinity evangelical divinity school and has done postgraduat. Their princes will fall by the sword because of the insolence of their tongue this will be their derision in the land of egypt. They are all elohimic, whereas the korah psalms divide into an elohimic and a jehovic group. Psalm 73 niv bible surely god is good to israel, to those who are.
The problems of human life and destiny pressed sore upon the mind of the good and thoughtful asaph, the writer of this psalm. Book iii psalms 7389 psalm 73 plea for relief from oppressors. My feet were almost gone by these figurative expressions the psalmist means, that he began to stagger in his faith, and was in danger of falling into a disbelief of gods providence. Bible gateway plus equips you to answer the toughest questions about faith, god, and the bible with. The experience of ordinary life gives proof that nearness is not a geographical fact. Grace and peace to you from god our father and our lord and savior jesus christ. Psalms 73, new living translation nlt the bible app. Martin luther s first psalm lectures and the canonical shape of the hebrew psalter brian thomas german doctor of philosophy in theology university of st. It does not assist me in obtaining the favor of god.
I love this psalm, for it makes sense of life to the believer in yhwh. Book three god is my strength and portion forever a psalm of b asaph. Psalms 78, new international version niv the bible app. Psalm 73 until i entered the sanctuary of god message. Surely god is good to israel,to those who are pure in heart.
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