Psalm 73

I. THE PSALMIST’S CONFESSION (Vv. 1-3)

(a.) The goodness of God.

(b.) The frailty of man.

(c.) The sin of envy.

II. THE PSALMIST’S COMPLAINT (Vv. 4-15)

(a.) Their prosperity. (Vv. 4-5)

(b.) Their pride. (Vv. 6-7)

(c.) Their perversity. (Vv. 8-15)

III. THE PSALMIST’S CLARIFICATION (Vv. 16-20)

(a.) Their end is forecast. (Vv. 16-17)

(b.) Their way is snared. (V. 18)

(c.) Their success is terminated. (V. 19a)

(d.) Their peace turns to torment. (V. 19b-20)

IV. THE PSALMIST’S CONFESSION (Vv. 21-28)

(a.) HIs crimes (Vv. 21-22)

(b.) His commitment (Vv. 23-24)

(c.) HIs confidence (Vv. 25-28)