BOOK THREE

(PSALM 73-89)

PSALM 73

A Psalm of Asaph.

The prophets, prevailing in a temptation Psalm 73.1

Truly God is [only] good to Israel, even to those who are upright and pure in heart.

Shews the occasion thereof Psalm 73.2-28

^{2 But as for me, me feet were almost gone, my steps had well-nigh slipped.
^{3 For I was envious of the foolish and arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.}} PSALM 74

A skillful song, or a didactic or reflective poem, of Asaph.

The desolation of the sanctuary Psalm 74.1-23

O God, why do You cast us off forever? Why does Your anger burn and smoke against the sheep of Your pasture?

^{2 [Earnestly] remember Your congregation which You have acquired of old, which You have redeemed to be the tribe of Youur heritage; remember Mount Zion, where Yo have dwelt.} PSALM 75

To the Chief Musician; [set to the tune of] "Do Not Destroy." A Psalm of Asaph. A song.

The prophet praises God Psalm 75.1-3

We give praise and thanks to You, O God, we praise and give thanks; Your wondrous works declare that Your Name is near and they who invoke Youur Name rehearse Your wonders.

^{2 When the proper time has come [for executing My judgments], I will judge uprightly [says the Lord].
^{3 When the earth totters, and all the inhabitants of it, it is I Who will poise and keep steady its pillars.}}

Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!

And rebukes the proud Psalm 75.4-10

^{4 I said to the arrogant and boastful, "Deal not arrogantly [do not boast]," and to the wicked, "Lift not up the horn [ofpersonal aggrandizement];
^{5 lift not up your [aggressive] horn on high, speak not with a stiff neck and insolent arrogance."}}