Psalm 73:1

Conservative English Version

(A psalm by Asaph.) God is truly good to Israel, especially to everyone with a pure heart.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 15:17

The men chosen to play the cymbals were Heman the son of Joel, his relative Asaph the son of Berechiah, and Ethan the son of Kushaiah from the Merari clan. Some of their assistants played the smaller harps: they were Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah. Others played the larger harps: they were Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Azaziah, and two of the temple guards, Obed-Edom and Jeiel.

1 Chronicles 16:37

David chose Asaph and the Levites in his clan to be in charge of the daily worship at the place where the sacred chest was kept.

1 Chronicles 16:7

That same day, David instructed Asaph and his relatives for the first time to sing these praises to the LORD:

1 Chronicles 6:39

Asaph was Heman's relative and served as his assistant. Asaph's ancestors included Berechiah, Shimea, Michael, Baaseiah, Malchijah, Ethni, Zerah, Adaiah, Ethan, Zimmah, Shimei, Jahath, Gershon, and Levi.

2 Chronicles 29:30

Then Hezekiah and his officials ordered the Levites to sing the songs of praise that David and Asaph the prophet had written. And so they bowed down and joyfully sang praises to the LORD.

Psalm 2:6

"I've put my king on Zion, my sacred hill."

Psalm 24:4

Only those who do right for the right reasons, and don't worship idols or tell lies under oath.

Psalm 42:11

Why am I discouraged? Why am I restless? I trust you! And I will praise you again because you help me, and you are my God.

Psalm 50:1

(A psalm by Asaph.) From east to west, the powerful LORD God has been calling together everyone on earth.

Psalm 51:10

Create pure thoughts in me and make me faithful again.

Psalm 73:18

You will make them stumble, never to get up again.

Psalm 83:1

(A song and a psalm by Asaph.) Our God, don't just sit there, silently doing nothing!

Psalm 84:11

Our LORD and our God, you are like the sun and also like a shield. You treat us with kindness and with honor, never denying any good thing to those who live right.

Jeremiah 4:14

But Jerusalem, there is still time for you to be saved. Wash the evil from your hearts and stop making sinful plans,

Matthew 5:8

God blesses those people whose hearts are pure. They will see him!

Luke 12:32

My little group of disciples, don't be afraid! Your Father wants to give you the kingdom.

John 1:47

When Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, he said, "Here is a true descendant of our ancestor Israel. And he isn't deceitful."

Romans 4:16

Everything depends on having faith in God, so that God's promise is assured by his great kindness. This promise isn't only for Abraham's descendants who have the Law. It is for all who are Abraham's descendants because they have faith, just as he did. Abraham is the ancestor of us all.

Titus 3:5

He saved us because of his mercy, and not because of any good things that we have done. God washed us by the power of the Holy Spirit. He gave us new birth and a fresh beginning.

James 4:8

Come near to God, and he will come near to you. Clean up your lives, you sinners. Purify your hearts, you people who can't make up your mind.