Psalm 73:2
New International Version
But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold.

New Living Translation
But as for me, I almost lost my footing. My feet were slipping, and I was almost gone.

English Standard Version
But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled, my steps had nearly slipped.

Berean Standard Bible
But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped.

King James Bible
But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.

New King James Version
But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; My steps had nearly slipped.

New American Standard Bible
But as for me, my feet came close to stumbling, My steps had almost slipped.

NASB 1995
But as for me, my feet came close to stumbling, My steps had almost slipped.

NASB 1977
But as for me, my feet came close to stumbling; My steps had almost slipped.

Legacy Standard Bible
But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled, My steps had almost slipped.

Amplified Bible
But as for me, my feet came close to stumbling, My steps had almost slipped.

Christian Standard Bible
But as for me, my feet almost slipped; my steps nearly went astray.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But as for me, my feet almost slipped; my steps nearly went astray.

American Standard Version
But as for me, my feet were almost gone; My steps had well nigh slipped.

Contemporary English Version
But I almost stumbled and fell,

English Revised Version
But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But my feet had almost stumbled. They had almost slipped

Good News Translation
But I had nearly lost confidence; my faith was almost gone

International Standard Version
Now as for me, my feet nearly stumbled, as I almost lost my step.

Majority Standard Bible
But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped.

NET Bible
But as for me, my feet almost slipped; my feet almost slid out from under me.

New Heart English Bible
But as for me, my feet were almost gone. My steps had nearly slipped.

Webster's Bible Translation
But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.

World English Bible
But as for me, my feet were almost gone. My steps had nearly slipped.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
As nothing, my steps have slipped, "" For I have been envious of the boastful,

Young's Literal Translation
As nothing, have my steps slipped, For I have been envious of the boastful,

Smith's Literal Translation
And I, my feet nearly turned aside; my going was almost poured out.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But my feet were almost moved; my steps had well nigh slipped.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But my feet were nearly moved; my steps had nearly slipped.

New American Bible
But, as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped,

New Revised Standard Version
But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I had almost declined with my feet and my steps would have been outcast as nothing!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
But as for me, my feet were almost gone; My steps had well nigh slipped.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
But my feet were almost overthrown; my goings very nearly slipped.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Endow the King with Your Justice
1A Psalm of Asaph. Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. 2But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped. 3For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.…

Cross References
Proverbs 3:21-23
My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment. / They will be life to your soul and adornment to your neck. / Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble.

1 Corinthians 10:12
So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall.

Hebrews 3:12
See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God.

Matthew 26:41
“Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”

Galatians 6:1
Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.

2 Peter 3:17
Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing.

1 Timothy 1:19
holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith.

James 1:14-15
But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. / Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

Romans 11:20-21
That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid. / For if God did not spare the natural branches, He will certainly not spare you either.

2 Corinthians 11:3
I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ.

Isaiah 40:30-31
Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.

Jeremiah 9:23-24
This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.

Proverbs 4:26-27
Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure. / Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil.

Job 31:7
If my steps have turned from the path, if my heart has followed my eyes, or if impurity has stuck to my hands,

Psalm 17:5
My steps have held to Your paths; my feet have not slipped.


Treasury of Scripture

But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well near slipped.

but

Psalm 5:7
But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.

Psalm 17:15
As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.

Psalm 35:13
But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom.

feet

Psalm 116:8
For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.

1 Samuel 2:9
He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.

Romans 7:23,24
But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members…

steps

Psalm 17:5
Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.

Psalm 38:16
For I said, Hear me, lest otherwise they should rejoice over me: when my foot slippeth, they magnify themselves against me.

Psalm 94:18
When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up.

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Psalm 73
1. The prophet, prevailing in a temptation
2. Shows the occasion thereof, the prosperity of the wicked
13. The wound given thereby, diffidence
15. The victory over it, knowledge of God's purpose.














But as for me
This phrase introduces a personal reflection, indicating a shift from general observations to a deeply personal experience. The psalmist, Asaph, is making a confession that is both humble and honest. In Hebrew, the phrase begins with "וַאֲנִי" (va'ani), emphasizing the contrast between the psalmist's personal struggle and the broader truths about God's goodness. This sets the stage for a candid exploration of personal faith and doubt, reminding us that our spiritual journey is deeply individual, yet universally relatable.

my feet had almost stumbled
The imagery of stumbling feet conveys a sense of spiritual instability and vulnerability. The Hebrew word for "stumbled" is "נָטָה" (natah), which can mean to bend, incline, or deviate. This suggests a moment of near-failure in the psalmist's faith journey, where he was close to veering off the path of righteousness. Historically, this reflects the human condition of struggling with doubt and temptation, a theme that resonates throughout Scripture. It serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and reliance on God's strength to maintain our spiritual footing.

my steps had nearly slipped
The repetition of the idea with "steps" and "slipped" reinforces the seriousness of the psalmist's spiritual crisis. The Hebrew word for "slipped" is "שָׁפַךְ" (shafak), which can imply being poured out or cast down. This conveys a sense of losing one's grounding or being overwhelmed by circumstances. In the broader biblical context, this phrase echoes the constant biblical theme of God's people facing trials and the ever-present danger of falling away from faith. It is a call to remain steadfast and to seek God's guidance in times of doubt and difficulty.

(2) Slipped.--Literally, were poured out. This metaphor for weakness and instability is obvious. Comp.

"Dissolvuntur enim turn demum membra fluuntque."

LUCRETIUS, iv. 920.

Verse 2. - But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. The psalmist had doubted God's goodness and righteousness, on account of the prosperity of the wicked. He feels now that his doubt had been a sin, and had almost caused him to give up his confidence and trust in the Almighty. He had well nigh slipped from the rock of faith into the abyss of scepticism.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
But as for me,
וַאֲנִ֗י (wa·’ă·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

my feet
רַגְלָ֑י (raḡ·lāy)
Noun - fdc | first person common singular
Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda

had almost
כִּ֭מְעַט (kim·‘aṭ)
Preposition-k | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 4592: A little, fewness, a few

stumbled;
נָטָ֣יוּ (nā·ṭā·yū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5186: To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend

my steps
אֲשֻׁרָֽי׃ (’ă·šu·rāy)
Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 838: Step, going

had nearly
כְּ֝אַ֗יִן (kə·’a·yin)
Preposition-k | Adverb
Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle

slipped.
שֻׁפְּכ֥וּ (šup·pə·ḵū)
Verb - QalPass - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 8210: To spill forth, to expend, to sprawl out


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