Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 VersionAs 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 BibleBut my feet were almost moved; my steps had well nigh slipped. Catholic Public Domain Version 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 BibleBut 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 1917But 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. Jump to Previous Almost Boastful Close Envious Feet Foothold Lost Nearly Nigh Slipped Slipping Steps Stumbled StumblingJump to Next Almost Boastful Close Envious Feet Foothold Lost Nearly Nigh Slipped Slipping Steps Stumbled StumblingPsalm 73 1. The prophet, prevailing in a temptation2. 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 the psalmist's own experience. The psalmist, Asaph, contrasts his personal struggle with the broader truths about God's goodness to Israel. This personal approach is common in the Psalms, where individual experiences are used to convey universal truths. The use of "me" emphasizes the personal nature of the struggle and the introspective journey of faith. my feet had almost stumbled my steps had nearly slipped Persons / Places / Events 1. AsaphThe author of Psalm 73, Asaph was a prominent Levite musician appointed by King David to lead worship in the tabernacle. His psalms often reflect deep personal struggles and insights into God's justice and faithfulness. 2. The Sanctuary of God While not directly mentioned in verse 2, the sanctuary plays a crucial role in the broader context of Psalm 73. It represents the place where Asaph gains understanding and perspective on his struggles. 3. The Wicked Throughout Psalm 73, Asaph contrasts his own struggles with the apparent prosperity of the wicked, which initially causes him to question God's justice. Teaching Points The Reality of Spiritual StruggleEven the faithful can experience moments of doubt and near-failure. Asaph's honesty about his struggles encourages believers to acknowledge their own vulnerabilities. The Importance of Perspective Asaph's near-stumbling is a result of focusing on the prosperity of the wicked. Shifting our perspective to God's eternal truths can prevent spiritual slippage. The Role of Community and Worship Asaph's turning point comes in the sanctuary, highlighting the importance of communal worship and seeking God's presence for clarity and strength. Trusting in God's Justice Despite temporary appearances, God's justice prevails. Believers are called to trust in His ultimate plan and timing. Guarding Against Envy Envy of the wicked's prosperity can lead to spiritual instability. Cultivating contentment and gratitude helps maintain a firm spiritual footing.(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 Links Psalm 73:2 NIVPsalm 73:2 NLT Psalm 73:2 ESV Psalm 73:2 NASB Psalm 73:2 KJV Psalm 73:2 BibleApps.com Psalm 73:2 Biblia Paralela Psalm 73:2 Chinese Bible Psalm 73:2 French Bible Psalm 73:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 73:2 But as for me my feet were (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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