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Psalms 73:2

What does Psalms 73:2 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 73:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But as for me, my feet had almost gone from under me; I was near to slipping;

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

As nothing, have my steps slipped, For I have been envious of the boastful,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Remember thy congregation, which thou hast possessed from the beginning. The sceptre of thy inheritance which thou hast redeemed: mount Sion in which thou hast dwelt.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

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

Context

v.1Surely God is good to Israel, Evento such as are pure in heart.

v.2This passage

v.3For I was envious at the arrogant, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Samuel 2:9

    He will keep the feet of his holy ones; But the wicked shall be put to silence in darkness; For by strength shall no man prevail.

  • 1 Chronicles 22:7

    And David said to Solomon his son, As for me, it was in my heart to build a house unto the name of Jehovah my God.

  • Psalms 116:8

    For thou hast delivered my soul from death, Mine eyes from tears, Andmy feet from falling.

  • Psalms 38:16

    For I said, Lest they rejoice over me: When my foot slippeth, they magnify themselves against me.

  • 1 Samuel 12:23

    Moreover as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against Jehovah in ceasing to pray for you: but I will instruct you in the good and the right way.

  • Psalms 94:18

    When I said, My foot slippeth; Thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, held me up.

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