| New King James Version | International Standard Version |
| 1A Psalm of Asaph. Truly God is good to Israel, To such as are pure in heart. | 1God is indeed good to Israel, to those pure in heart. |
| 2But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; My steps had nearly slipped. | 2Now as for me, my feet nearly stumbled, as I almost lost my step. |
| 3For I was envious of the boastful, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked. | 3For I was envious of the proud when I observed the prosperity of the wicked. |
| 4For there are no pangs in their death, But their strength is firm. | 4For there is no struggle at their deaths, and their bodies are healthy. |
| 5They are not in trouble as other men, Nor are they plagued like other men. | 5They do not experience problems common to ordinary people; they aren't afflicted as others are. |
| 6Therefore pride serves as their necklace; Violence covers them like a garment. | 6Therefore pride is their necklace and violence covers them like a garment. |
| 7Their eyes bulge with abundance; They have more than heart could wish. | 7Their eyes bulge from obesity and the imaginations of their mind cross the border into sin. |
| 8They scoff and speak wickedly concerning oppression; They speak loftily. | 8In their mockery they speak evil; from their arrogant position they speak oppression. |
| 9They set their mouth against the heavens, And their tongue walks through the earth. | 9They choose to speak against heaven; while they talk about things on earth. |
| 10Therefore his people return here, And waters of a full cup are drained by them. | 10Therefore God's people return there and drink it all in like water until they're satiated. |
| 11And they say, “How does God know? And is there knowledge in the Most High?” | 11Then they say, "How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?" |
| 12Behold, these are the ungodly, Who are always at ease; They increase in riches. | 12Just look at these wicked people! They're perpetually carefree as they increase their wealth. |
| 13Surely I have cleansed my heart in vain, And washed my hands in innocence. | 13I kept my heart pure for nothing and kept my hands clean from guilt. |
| 14For all day long I have been plagued, And chastened every morning. | 14For I suffer all day long and I am punished every morning. |
| 15If I had said, “I will speak thus,” Behold, I would have been untrue to the generation of Your children. | 15If I say, "I will talk like this," I would betray a generation of your children. |
| 16When I thought how to understand this, It was too painful for me— | 16When I tried to understand this, it was too difficult for me |
| 17Until I went into the sanctuary of God; Then I understood their end. | 17until I entered the sanctuaries of God. Then I understood their destiny. |
| 18Surely You set them in slippery places; You cast them down to destruction. | 18You have certainly set them in slippery places; you will make them fall to their ruin. |
| 19Oh, how they are brought to desolation, as in a moment! They are utterly consumed with terrors. | 19How desolate they quickly become, completely destroyed by calamities. |
| 20As a dream when one awakes, So, Lord, when You awake, You shall despise their image. | 20Like a dream when one awakens, Lord, you will despise their image when you arise. |
| 21Thus my heart was grieved, And I was vexed in my mind. | 21When I chose to be bitter I was emotionally pained. |
| 22I was so foolish and ignorant; I was like a beast before You. | 22Then, I was too stupid and didn't realize I was acting like a wild animal with you. |
| 23Nevertheless I am continually with You; You hold me by my right hand. | 23But now I am always with you, for you keep holding my right hand. |
| 24You will guide me with Your counsel, And afterward receive me to glory. | 24You will guide me with your wise advice, and later you will receive me with honor. |
| 25Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You. | 25Whom do I have in heaven but you? I desire nothing on this earth. |
| 26My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. | 26My body and mind may fail, but God is my strength and my portion forever. |
| 27For indeed, those who are far from You shall perish; You have destroyed all those who desert You for harlotry. | 27Those far from you will perish; you will destroy those who are unfaithful to you. |
| 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. | 28As for me, how good for me it is that God is near! I have made the Lord GOD my refuge so I can tell about all your deeds. |
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