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My feet were slipping, and I was almost gone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/73.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled, my steps had nearly slipped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/73.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/73.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/73.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; My steps had nearly slipped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/73.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But as for me, my feet came close to stumbling, My steps had almost slipped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/73.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But as for me, my feet came close to stumbling, My steps had almost slipped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/73.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But as for me, my feet came close to stumbling; My steps had almost slipped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/73.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled, My steps had almost slipped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/73.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But as for me, my feet came close to stumbling, My steps had almost slipped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/73.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But as for me, my feet almost slipped; my steps nearly went astray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/73.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But as for me, my feet almost slipped; my steps nearly went astray. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/73.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But as for me, my feet were almost gone; My steps had well nigh slipped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/73.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But I almost stumbled and fell, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/73.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/73.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But my feet had almost stumbled. They had almost slipped<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/73.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But I had nearly lost confidence; my faith was almost gone <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/73.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now as for me, my feet nearly stumbled, as I almost lost my step.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/73.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/73.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But as for me, my feet almost slipped; my feet almost slid out from under me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/73.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But as for me, my feet were almost gone. My steps had nearly slipped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/73.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/73.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But as for me, my feet were almost gone. My steps had nearly slipped. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/73.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />As nothing, my steps have slipped, "" For I have been envious of the boastful,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/73.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> As nothing, have my steps slipped, For I have been envious of the boastful,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/73.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And I, my feet nearly turned aside; my going was almost poured out.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/73.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But my feet were almost moved; my steps had well nigh slipped. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/73.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 72:2>But my feet were nearly moved; my steps had nearly slipped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/73.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But, as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/73.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/73.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/73.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And I had almost declined with my feet and my steps would have been outcast as nothing!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/73.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But as for me, my feet were almost gone; My steps had well nigh slipped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/73.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But my feet were almost overthrown; my goings very nearly slipped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/73-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=8813" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/73.htm">Endow the King with Your Justice</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">1</span>A Psalm of Asaph. Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: wa·’ă·nî (Conj-w:: Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">But as for me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: raḡ·lāy (N-fdc:: 1cs) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda.">my feet</a> <a href="/hebrew/4592.htm" title="4592: kim·‘aṭ (Prep-k:: Adj-ms) -- A little, fewness, a few. Or miat; from ma'at; a little or few.">had almost</a> <a href="/hebrew/5186.htm" title="5186: nå̄·ṭui (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-msc) -- A primitive root; to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away; used in a great variety of application.">stumbled;</a> <a href="/hebrew/838.htm" title="838: ’ă·šu·rāy (N-fpc:: 1cs) -- Step, going. Or ashshur; from 'ashar in the sense of going; a step.">my steps</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: kə·’a·yin (Prep-k:: Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">had nearly</a> <a href="/hebrew/8210.htm" title="8210: šup·pə·ḵå̄h (V-QalPass-Perf-3fs) -- To pour out, pour. A primitive root; to spill forth; also to expend; intensively, to sprawl out.">slipped.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-21.htm">Proverbs 3:21-23</a></span><br />My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment. / They will be life to your soul and adornment to your neck. / Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-12.htm">1 Corinthians 10:12</a></span><br />So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/3-12.htm">Hebrews 3:12</a></span><br />See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-41.htm">Matthew 26:41</a></span><br />“Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-1.htm">Galatians 6:1</a></span><br />Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/3-17.htm">2 Peter 3:17</a></span><br />Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/1-19.htm">1 Timothy 1:19</a></span><br />holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-14.htm">James 1:14-15</a></span><br />But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. / Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-20.htm">Romans 11:20-21</a></span><br />That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid. / For if God did not spare the natural branches, He will certainly not spare you either.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-3.htm">2 Corinthians 11:3</a></span><br />I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-30.htm">Isaiah 40:30-31</a></span><br />Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23-24</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-26.htm">Proverbs 4:26-27</a></span><br />Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure. / Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/31-7.htm">Job 31:7</a></span><br />If my steps have turned from the path, if my heart has followed my eyes, or if impurity has stuck to my hands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/17-5.htm">Psalm 17:5</a></span><br />My steps have held to Your paths; my feet have not slipped.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well near slipped.</p><p class="hdg">but</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/5-7.htm">Psalm 5:7</a></b></br> But as for me, I will come <i>into</i> thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: <i>and</i> in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/17-15.htm">Psalm 17:15</a></b></br> As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/35-13.htm">Psalm 35:13</a></b></br> But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing <i>was</i> sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom.</p><p class="hdg">feet</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/116-8.htm">Psalm 116:8</a></b></br> For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, <i>and</i> my feet from falling.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/2-9.htm">1 Samuel 2:9</a></b></br> He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/7-23.htm">Romans 7:23,24</a></b></br> But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members… </p><p class="hdg">steps</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/17-5.htm">Psalm 17:5</a></b></br> Hold up my goings in thy paths, <i>that</i> my footsteps slip not.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/38-16.htm">Psalm 38:16</a></b></br> For I said, <i>Hear me</i>, lest <i>otherwise</i> they should rejoice over me: when my foot slippeth, they magnify <i>themselves</i> against me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/94-18.htm">Psalm 94:18</a></b></br> When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/31-10.htm">Almost</a> <a href="/psalms/12-3.htm">Boastful</a> <a href="/psalms/69-15.htm">Close</a> <a href="/psalms/37-1.htm">Envious</a> <a href="/psalms/73-1.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/psalms/69-2.htm">Foothold</a> <a href="/psalms/18-45.htm">Lost</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-9.htm">Nearly</a> <a href="/psalms/69-18.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/psalms/38-16.htm">Slipped</a> <a href="/psalms/66-9.htm">Slipping</a> <a href="/psalms/58-10.htm">Steps</a> <a href="/psalms/27-2.htm">Stumbled</a> <a href="/psalms/64-8.htm">Stumbling</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/94-17.htm">Almost</a> <a href="/psalms/75-4.htm">Boastful</a> <a href="/psalms/73-28.htm">Close</a> <a href="/psalms/73-3.htm">Envious</a> <a href="/psalms/73-18.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-27.htm">Foothold</a> <a href="/psalms/83-17.htm">Lost</a> <a href="/matthew/18-28.htm">Nearly</a> <a href="/psalms/85-9.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/psalms/94-18.htm">Slipped</a> <a href="/psalms/73-18.htm">Slipping</a> <a href="/psalms/74-3.htm">Steps</a> <a href="/psalms/105-37.htm">Stumbled</a> <a href="/psalms/116-8.htm">Stumbling</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 73</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/73-1.htm">The prophet, prevailing in a temptation</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/73-2.htm">Shows the occasion thereof, the prosperity of the wicked</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/73-13.htm">The wound given thereby, diffidence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/73-15.htm">The victory over it, knowledge of God's purpose.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The psalmist, Asaph, contrasts his personal struggle with the broader truths about God's goodness to Israel. This personal approach is common in the Psalms, where individual experiences are used to convey universal truths. The use of "me" emphasizes the personal nature of the struggle and the introspective journey of faith.<p><b>my feet had almost stumbled</b><br>The imagery of feet stumbling suggests a loss of stability or direction, often used metaphorically in Scripture to describe spiritual or moral faltering. In the ancient Near Eastern context, walking a path was a common metaphor for living one's life. The psalmist's near stumble reflects a crisis of faith, possibly due to the prosperity of the wicked, which is a central theme in this psalm. This metaphor is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/proverbs/3-23.htm">Proverbs 3:23</a>, which speaks of walking securely when one follows God's wisdom.<p><b>my steps had nearly slipped</b><br>This phrase continues the metaphor of walking, emphasizing the precariousness of the psalmist's situation. Slipping steps suggest a moment of doubt or temptation, where the psalmist almost veered off the righteous path. The Hebrew culture often used such physical metaphors to describe spiritual realities. This imagery is also found in <a href="/psalms/37-31.htm">Psalm 37:31</a>, where the law of God in one's heart prevents slipping. The psalmist's admission of nearly slipping highlights the tension between faith and doubt, a common theme in the wisdom literature of the Bible.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/asaph.htm">Asaph</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/73.htm">Psalm 73</a>, Asaph was a prominent Levite musician appointed by King David to lead worship in the tabernacle. His psalms often reflect deep personal struggles and insights into God's justice and faithfulness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_sanctuary_of_god.htm">The Sanctuary of God</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in verse 2, the sanctuary plays a crucial role in the broader context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/73.htm">Psalm 73</a>. It represents the place where Asaph gains understanding and perspective on his struggles.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>Throughout <a href="/bsb/psalms/73.htm">Psalm 73</a>, Asaph contrasts his own struggles with the apparent prosperity of the wicked, which initially causes him to question God's justice.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_spiritual_struggle.htm">The Reality of Spiritual Struggle</a></b><br>Even the faithful can experience moments of doubt and near-failure. Asaph's honesty about his struggles encourages believers to acknowledge their own vulnerabilities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_perspective.htm">The Importance of Perspective</a></b><br>Asaph's near-stumbling is a result of focusing on the prosperity of the wicked. Shifting our perspective to God's eternal truths can prevent spiritual slippage.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_and_worship.htm">The Role of Community and Worship</a></b><br>Asaph's turning point comes in the sanctuary, highlighting the importance of communal worship and seeking God's presence for clarity and strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_in_god's_justice.htm">Trusting in God's Justice</a></b><br>Despite temporary appearances, God's justice prevails. Believers are called to trust in His ultimate plan and timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_envy.htm">Guarding Against Envy</a></b><br>Envy of the wicked's prosperity can lead to spiritual instability. Cultivating contentment and gratitude helps maintain a firm spiritual footing.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_73.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 73</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_73_27_align_with_nt_love.htm">Psalm 73:27 proclaims God will destroy the unfaithful—how does this align with the New Testament emphasis on love and redemption? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_you_ready_to_face_death.htm">What does 'your rod and staff comfort me' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_73_12_conflict_with_history.htm">Psalm 73:12 implies the wicked live untroubled lives—does this conflict with historical records of corrupt nations eventually falling apart? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_we_reconcile_prosperity_paradox.htm">Psalm 73:3 says the wicked prosper, yet other passages (e.g., Psalm 1:3) promise prosperity for the righteous—how do we reconcile this contradiction? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/73.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">Slipped.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">were poured out. </span>This metaphor for weakness and instability is obvious. Comp.<p>"Dissolvuntur enim turn demum membra <span class= "ital">fluuntque."</span><p>LUCRETIUS, iv. 920.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/73.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.</span> The psalmist had doubted God's goodness and righteousness, on account of the prosperity of the wicked. He feels now that his doubt had been a sin, and had almost caused him to give up his confidence and trust in the Almighty. He had well nigh slipped from the rock of faith into the abyss of scepticism. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/73-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But as for me,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַאֲנִ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my feet</span><br /><span class="heb">רַגְלָ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(raḡ·lāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7272.htm">Strong's 7272: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foot, a step, the pudenda</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had almost</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֭מְעַט</span> <span class="translit">(kim·‘aṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4592.htm">Strong's 4592: </a> </span><span class="str2">A little, fewness, a few</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stumbled;</span><br /><span class="heb">נָטָ֣יוּ</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ṭā·yū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5186.htm">Strong's 5186: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my steps</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֻׁרָֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šu·rāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_838.htm">Strong's 838: </a> </span><span class="str2">Step, going</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had nearly</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּ֝אַ֗יִן</span> <span class="translit">(kə·’a·yin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> </span><span class="str2">A non-entity, a negative particle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">slipped.</span><br /><span class="heb">שֻׁפְּכ֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(šup·pə·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - QalPass - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8210.htm">Strong's 8210: </a> </span><span class="str2">To spill forth, to expend, to sprawl out</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/73-2.htm">Psalm 73:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/73-2.htm">Psalm 73:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/73-2.htm">Psalm 73:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/73-2.htm">Psalm 73:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/73-2.htm">Psalm 73:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/73-2.htm">Psalm 73:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/73-2.htm">Psalm 73:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/73-2.htm">Psalm 73:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/73-2.htm">Psalm 73:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/73-2.htm">Psalm 73:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/73-2.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 73:2 But as for me my feet were (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/73-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 73:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 73:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/73-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 73:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 73:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>