E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 73:13
Verily. See note on "Truly", Psalms 73:1 . I have cleansed. This is the result of occupation with others. Distraction. Compare Structure, above. read more
Psalm 73:13 Kjv
E.W. Bullinger
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 73:13
"Surely in vain have I cleansed my heart,And washed my hands in innocency;For all the day long have I been plagued,And chastened every morning."These verses represent the thoughts that came into the mind of the tempted Psalmist; but he never permitted such words to escape from his lips. These verses were indeed whispered into his ear by Satan himself; but the Psalmist, although feeling the appeal of such thoughts tugging at his heart, nevertheless rejected them and did not utter them. Many a... read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 73:13
13, 14. The Psalmist, partaking of these troubles, is especially disturbed in view of his own case, that with all his diligent efforts for a holy life, he is still sorely tried. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 73:1-14
1. The present prosperity of the wicked 73:1-14 read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 73:1-28
III. BOOK 3: CHS. 73-89A man or men named Asaph wrote 11 of the psalms in this book (Psalms 73-83). Other writers were the sons of Korah (Psalms 84-85, 87), David (Psalms 86), Heman (Psalms 88), and Ethan (Psalms 89). Asaph, Heman, and Ethan were musicians from the tribe of Levi who were contemporaries of David. Book 3 of the Psalter has been called its "dark book." [Note: Waltke, p. 886.] Psalms 73In this psalm, Asaph related his inner mental struggle when he compared his life, as one... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 73:13-14
After observing the wicked, Asaph felt his commitment to follow God faithfully was a mistake. Instead of prospering, he experienced more problems. God seemed to be punishing the pure in heart and prospering the proud."He had not been guilty of bloodshed or oppressive activities; so he could say that his hands were washed ’in innocence’ (cf. Psalms 26:6; Matthew 27:24)." [Note: VanGemeren, p. 479.] ". . . we don’t serve God because of what we get out of it but because He is worthy of our... read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 73:1-28
This, like Psalms 37, 49, and the book of Job, deals with the perplexing problempresented to thoughtful minds by the prosperity of the wicked and the sufferings of the righteous. The Psalmist has been deeply exercised by this question (Psalms 73:2-14), and after struggling with doubt (Psalms 73:15-16) has learned in the sanctuary of God to understand the end of the wicked (Psalms 73:17-20), and to repent of his own unbelieving thoughts (Psalms 73:21-22). He has found rest in the conviction that... read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 73:1-52
Book 3There are two groups of Pss. in this book, Psalms 73-83 being Psalms of Asaph, and Psalms 84-88 (except 86) Psalms of the Sons of Korah. The likeness of the title of Psalms 89 to that of Psalms 88 suggests that it belongs to the same group. The Sons of Asaph and the Sons of Korah were guilds of singers connected with the second Temple (2 Chronicles 20:19; Ezra 2:41; Nehemiah 7:44), and these groups of Pss. belong to collections made by them for the Temple services.The Psalms of Asaph,... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 73:11-14
(11-14) The mutual relation of these verses has been the subject of many conflicting opinions. The following is the arrangement that seems preferable—“And people say, How shall God know?And does the Most High take notice of it?Lo! there are wicked men, And yet, always at ease, they amass riches.It is in vain then that I have kept my heart pure.And washed my hands in innocence;For I have been plagued every day,And my punishments (come) every morning.”—this reflection being put into the mouth of... read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 73:1-28
Psalms 73:0 Why do the wicked prosper?Asaph had a problem that almost caused him to give up the life of devotion to God. If God was a God of goodness who helped the righteous and opposed the wicked, why did worthless people prosper while Asaph suffered want (1-3)?It seemed to Asaph that the wicked enjoyed lives of ease and plenty, then died peacefully without suffering. Yet their lives had been characterized by pride, cruelty, greed, trickery, scorn, oppression and boasting (4-9). Some of the... read more