KJV Easy Read Bible The Tragedy of the Wicked, and the Blessedness of Trust in GodA Psalm of Asaph1Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. 2But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well near slipped. 3For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm. 5They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men. 6Therefore pride compasses them about as a chain; violence covers them as a garment. surrounds 7Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish. riches 8They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily. 9They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walks through the earth. 10Therefore his people return here: and waters of a full cup are wrung out to them. 11And they say, How does God know? and is there knowledge in the Most High? 12Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches. 13Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocence. truly, absolutely 14For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning. disciplined 15If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend against the generation of Your children. 16When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me; 17Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end. 18Surely You did set them in slippery places: You cast them down into destruction. 19How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors. 20As a dream when one awakens so, O Lord, when You awaken, You shall despise their image. Adonaip.f. 21Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins. kidney region, source of emotions 22So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before You. 23Nevertheless I am continually with You: You have held me by my right hand. 24You shall guide me with Your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. 25Whom have I in heaven but You? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside You. 26My flesh and my heart fails: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. allotment 27For, lo, they that are far from You shall perish: You have destroyed all them that go a whoring from You. are unfaithful to 28But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all Your works. HEB 10:22 | Adonaip.f. Jehovahs.f. The Trusted King James in an Easy Read Format® is a registered trademarks of Whitaker Corporation. KJVERTM, Word of GodTM, Red Letter OldTM, Old Testament Direct Words of God in RedTM, King James Version Sword BibleTM, and SwordKJVTM are trademarked slogans of Whitaker Corporation. |