Psalm 73

1 Surely God is good to Israel,     to those who are pure in heart. 2 But as for me, my feet had almost slipped;     I had nearly lost my foothold. 3 For I envied the arrogant     when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 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 They are like a dream when one awakes;     when you arise, 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.