Psalm 73

Question 1

surely God is good to Israel

Answer 1

foundation of faith

Question 2

my feet had almost slipped

Answer 2

doubting his faith

Question 3

envied the arrogant

Answer 3

sees around him

Question 4

therefore pride is their necklace

Answer 4

self centered glorify themselves

Question 5

they clothe themselves with violence

Answer 5

self centered seek out victory

Question 6

from their calloused hearts come iniquity

Answer 6

self centered don’t even consider God

Question 7

they scoff and speak with malice

Answer 7

self centered bully others

Question 8

their mouths lay claim to heaven

Answer 8

selfish believe that the world is theirs

Question 9

people turn to them and drink up waters of abundance

Answer 9

others begin to follow the selfish

Question 10

they say “how can God know?”

Answer 10

have a mocking and dismissive attitude toward God

Question 11

care free and increase their wealth

Answer 11

self centered individuals truly care about themselves

Question 12

surly in vain I have kept my heart pure

Answer 12

describes the psalmist inner struggles; loving God and others is a waste of time

Question 13

when I tried to understand this it was oppressive to me

Answer 13

psalmist emotions when trying to make sense of what he sees

Question 14

till I entered the sanctuary of God

Answer 14

describes the psalmist found peace

Question 15

you cast them down to ruin

Answer 15

shows the consequence of those who live for their benefits

Question 16

when my heart grieved and my spirit embittered

Answer 16

consequence of those who follow God