Psalms 73:23
“Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.”
Psalms 73:23 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- I am become as a beast before thee: and I am always with thee.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Nevertheless I am continually with thee: Thou hast holden my right hand.
- DARBYDarby
- Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden my right hand;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Nevertheless, I am continually with you. You have held my right hand.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And I am continually with Thee, Thou hast laid hold on my right hand.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand.
Context: Psalms 73
21Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins.
22So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee.
23Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.
24Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
25Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.
About Psalms 73: Wrestling with Envy and Doubt
Psalm 73 is a beautiful yet raw expression of the struggles involved in trying to maintain faith in God amidst the temptations of envy and doubt. The author, Asaph, admits to feeling jealous of the apparent success and lack of consequences of the wicked while he himself has suffered for remaining faithful to God. However, he ultimately realizes that God is his true treasure and that following Him will lead to eternal satisfaction.
Commentary
This psalm is a powerful reminder that faith is not always easy, and that even the strongest believers can sometimes get discouraged and envious. Asaph's candid admission of his struggles is refreshing and reassuring, for it shows that we are not alone in our doubts and temptations. More importantly, it shows that God is gracious and faithful, and that He will never abandon us or let us down. As we read this psalm, let us take heart and be reminded that our ultimate reward is not in earthly success, but in the eternal joy of being in the presence of God.