Good News Translation GNT
New International Version NIV
1 God is indeed good to Israel, to those who have pure hearts.
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Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.
2 But I had nearly lost confidence; my faith was almost gone
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But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold.
3 because I was jealous of the proud when I saw that things go well for the wicked.
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For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
4 They do not suffer pain; they are strong and healthy.
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They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong.
5 They do not suffer as other people do; they do not have the troubles that others have.
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They are free from common human burdens; they are not plagued by human ills.
6 And so they wear pride like a necklace and violence like a robe;
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Therefore pride is their necklace; they clothe themselves with violence.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.
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