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Even by the high standards of the Psalms, the poems contained in Books 3 and 4 (Psalms 73–106) are extraordinary in their insight and inspiration. They include memorable works by Asaph, the sons of Korah, and Moses and have laid the groundwork for many beloved hymns, including “Joy to the World!” and “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven.” In this thoughtful, devotional commentary,...

Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. (Ps. 73:25–26) Psalm 73 begins with a statement of simple truth: “Truly God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart” (v. 1). A parallelism is at work here, as is common in Hebrew poetry. “Those who are pure in heart” is a qualification or amplification of “Israel.” God’s true people
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