Psalm 73:14

14 I get nothing but trouble all day long; every morning brings me pain.

Psalm 73:14 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 73:14

For all the day long have I been plagued
"Smitten or scourged" ^F16, as in ( Psalms 73:5 ) , that is, afflicted of God; which is no ways inconsistent with his love, nor with his covenant, nor with an interest in him, as a covenant God and Father; see ( Psalms 89:29-34 ) ( Hebrews 12:5-8 ) ,

and chastened every morning;
not in wrath, but in love, and for good; not with the chastisement of a cruel one, but of a loving and tender father; and therefore not to be improved in such a manner, as if on this account there was nothing in religion; whereas the daily notices the Lord takes of his people this way show his regard unto them, and care of them.

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FOOTNOTES:

F16 (ewgn) "flagellatus", V. L. Pagninus, Montanus; "percussus", Gejerus.

Psalm 73:14 In-Context

12 Look at these wicked people— enjoying a life of ease while their riches multiply.

13 Did I keep my heart pure for nothing? Did I keep myself innocent for no reason?

14 I get nothing but trouble all day long; every morning brings me pain.

15 If I had really spoken this way to others, I would have been a traitor to your people.

16 So I tried to understand why the wicked prosper. But what a difficult task it is!