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A Hard-Won Conclusion
Commentators like Calvin and Barnes highlight that this opening verse is not a simple statement but a triumphant conclusion after a deep struggle with doubt. The word 'Surely' (or 'Yet') signifies that despite evidence to the contrary—like the prosperity of the wicked—the psalmist has fought to reaffirm this truth: God is fundamentally good to His people.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 73:1
18th Century
Theologian
Truly God is good to Israel - That is, to His people, to the righteous, to those who serve Him. This means God is the real…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 73:1
19th Century
Bishop
Truly. — See Note, Psalms 62:2. This particle often, like the Latin at, introduces a rejoinder to some suppose…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 73:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
Even to such as are of a clean heart. But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.
He was a good man, o…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 73:1
16th Century
Theologian
Regarding the author of this psalm, I am not disposed to contend very strongly, although I think it probable that the name of Asaph was prefixed to…
John Gill
On Psalms 73:1
17th Century
Pastor
Truly God is good to Israel
To Israel, literally understood; in choosing them to be his people above all people on e…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 73:1–14
17th Century
Minister
The psalmist was strongly tempted to envy the prosperity of the wicked; a common temptation, which has tested the graces of many saints. But he lay…