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Psalms 73:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Psalms 73:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 73 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
God Is Good to the Pure in Heart
“A Psalm of Asaph. Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. of: or, for Truly: or, Yet of: Heb. clean of heart”
Psalms 73:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 73:1
Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. This opening declaration establishes the psalm's theological foundation before the psalmist recounts his crisis of faith. The Hebrew word akh (אַךְ, "truly" or "surely") is an emphatic particle expressing a conclusion reached after struggle. Asaph has worked through his doubts and now affirms what he almost abandoned."God is good" (tov Elohim, טוֹב אֱלֹהִים) states the fundamental truth about God's character that the psalmist nearly denied. Tov encompasses moral goodness, kindness, generosity, and beneficial action. This isn't ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 73:1
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“for they shall see God.”
“O God. Renew a right spirit within me.”
“little flock”
“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.”
“and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands”
“and said about him”
“neither is that circumcision which is outward in the flesh;”
“and of Asaph the seer. They sang praises with gladness”
“which we did ourselves”
“that it may be according to grace”