Psalms 73:28

28 But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign LORD my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds.

Psalms 73:28 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
28 But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.
English Standard Version (ESV)
28 But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.
New Living Translation (NLT)
28 But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign LORD my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do.
The Message Bible (MSG)
28 But I'm in the very presence of God - oh, how refreshing it is! I've made Lord God my home. God, I'm telling the world what you do!
American Standard Version (ASV)
28 But it is good for me to draw near unto God: I have made the Lord Jehovah my refuge, That I may tell of all thy works.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
28 Being united with God is my highest good. I have made the Almighty LORD my refuge so that I may report everything that he has done.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
28 But as for me, God's presence is my good. I have made the Lord God my refuge, so I can tell about all You do.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
28 But I am close to you. And that's good. LORD and King, I have made you my place of safety. I will talk about everything you have done.

Psalms 73:28 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 73:28

But it is good for me to draw near to God
In prayer, and other acts of religious worship; to attend the word and ordinances in the sanctuary, where the psalmist had lately been delivered out of a sore temptation, and so had a recent experience, which was fresh in his mind, of the advantages of such exercises; for it is both an honourable good, what is becoming and commendable, and a pleasant good, what yields delight and satisfaction, and a profitable good, to draw nigh to God by Christ, the new and living way, assisted by the Holy Spirit; which, when done aright, is with faith, sincerity, reverence, and a holy boldness:

I have put my trust in the Lord God;
as the rock of his refuge and salvation, as his portion and inheritance:

that I may declare all thy works;
of providence and grace, by proclaiming the wisdom, power, goodness, and faithfulness of God in them; by giving him the glory of them, and by expressing thankfulness for them, both by words and deeds.

Psalms 73:28 In-Context

26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
27 Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you.
28 But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign LORD my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Zephaniah 3:2; Hebrews 10:22; James 4:8
  • 2. Psalms 9:9
  • 3. Psalms 26:7; Psalms 40:5
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