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Psalms 73 Summary
Doubt Resolved by God's Sanctuary
The psalmist confesses that he nearly lost faith when he saw the wicked prospering without trouble or sorrow while he endured constant affliction and felt his righteousness had been in vain. Upon entering God's sanctuary, he understood their ultimate destruction and realized that despite their wickedness appearing unpunished, they dwell on slippery ground. He concludes that remaining near God, trusting Him, and declaring His works is true good, for those far from God perish but the righteous find strength in God's eternal portion.
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Key verses
Psalms 73:2
“But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.”
Psalms 73:17
“Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end.”
Psalms 73:25
“Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.”
Psalms 73:28
“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.”
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