Psalm 73

God, You are truly good to Israel; to those whose hearts are pure. But I almost gave up my faith; I came close to stumbling. I wanted what selfish people had, especially when I saw their prosperity.
They don't have the pressures I have, they have strong healthy bodies. They don't let ethics bother them, nor do they have everyday problems. They show off their selfish pride, they will not stop at violence to get their way. They lust for everything, there is no satisfying their evil desires. They scoff at everyone else, they willingly use violence to get their way. They claim to be bigger than Heaven, they think everything on earth belongs to them. They have deceived people to believe everything they say.
They say, "God doesn't know everything, The Most High doesn't know what I do." Lord, these are arrogant people who have a life of ease, because of their money.
But, Lord, was I wrong to stay pure; when I denied myself the pleasures of evil? I have had trouble all day long, every morning I face a different trial. If I have the attitude of the wicked, I would have betrayed Your children. I try to figure out why the wicked prosper, but I only become more confused.
Then I come into Your presence in the sanctuary, and I understand their future destiny. Now I realize they are on a slippery path, they are heading toward eternal destruction. They will die and instantly be punished, and will be consumed by terror. One day, Lord, You will arise, to punish their sinful desires.
Lord, I acknowledge how bitter I had become, my whole outlook was poisoned by hatred. I was reacting like a dumb animal, I didn't know what I was doing. Nevertheless, I will still follow You; You have always held me with Your right hand. You have guided me with Your counsel, and one day You will receive me into glory.
I don't have anyone in Heaven but You, I desire nothing on earth but You. My flesh will get weak and my heart will fail, but You are the strength of my life. Those who will not follow You will perish, because You will destroy those who reject You. But it is good for me to be near You, I have made You my shelter; I will tell everyone of Your works.