Asaph Speaks (Amidst)

Psalm 73

Rock of My Heart — You Are My Rest

²¹ When my heart was sad and bitter,
    I was angry — I felt wretched, stabbed in the gut.

²² In my desperate state, I was senseless and stupid.
    I acted like the most ignorant of beasts toward you.

²³ Even so, I am still with you – you did not leave.
    In fact, you’ve continually held my hand.
My right hand. (Agency and Voice).

²⁴ You, God, guide me with your (gracious) advice,
    and later you will receive me in honor.

²⁵ Whom have I in heaven but you?
    I desire nothing on earth besides you.

²⁶ My body, mind and heart do become weak,
    but God is my strength (the rock of my heart).

You eternal God (never fading) are mine. My portion forever.

²⁷ Those who are far from God, perish.
    They who pursue false gods are brought to an end.

²⁸ But I am close to God, and that is good.
    I have made God the protection upon whom I lean.
In whom I rest.

The words of Asaph — speaking amidst (my) doubt, shame and fear.
(rle)