Psalms 73:14
Psalms 73:14 in Multiple Translations
For I am afflicted all day long and punished every morning.
For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning.
For all the day long have I been plagued, And chastened every morning.
For I have been troubled all the day; every morning have I undergone punishment.
I'm cursed with suffering all day long; every morning I'm punished.
For dayly haue I bene punished, and chastened euery morning.
And I am plagued all the day, And my reproof [is] every morning.
For all day long I have been plagued, and punished every morning.
For all the day long have I been afflicted, and chastened every morning.
Thou hast broken the heads of the dragon: thou hast given him to be meat for the people of the Ethiopians.
All day long I have problems, and every morning you punish me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 73:14
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Psalms 73:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וָ/אֱהִ֣י
נָ֭גוּעַ
כָּל
הַ/יּ֑וֹם
וְ֝/תוֹכַחְתִּ֗/י
לַ/בְּקָרִֽים
וָ/אֱהִ֣י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
נָ֭גוּעַ
nâgaʻ
H5060
to touch
V-Qal-Inf-c
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הַ/יּ֑וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Art | N-ms
וְ֝/תוֹכַחְתִּ֗/י
tôwkêchâh
H8433
rebuke
Conj | N-fs | Suff
לַ/בְּקָרִֽים
bôqer
H1242
morning
Prep | N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 73:14
וָ/אֱהִ֣י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
נָ֭גוּעַ
nâgaʻ
H5060
"to touch"
V-Qal-Inf-c
This Hebrew word means to touch or reach something, and can also mean to strike or defeat someone. It is used in Exodus to describe God's power and in Psalms to describe human emotions. The word has various translations, including beat, bring, and plague.
Definition: 1) to touch, reach, strike 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to touch 1a2) to strike 1a3) to reach, extend to 1a4) to be stricken 1a4a) stricken (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be stricken, be defeated 1c) (Piel) to strike 1d) (Pual) to be stricken (by disease) 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to touch, reach, approach, arrive 1e1) to cause to touch, apply 1e2) to reach, extend, attain, arrive, come 1e3) to approach (of time) 1e4) to befall (of fate)
Usage: Occurs in 142 OT verses. KJV: beat, ([idiom] be able to) bring (down), cast, come (nigh), draw near (nigh), get up, happen, join, near, plague, reach (up), smite, strike, touch. See also: Genesis 3:3; 2 Chronicles 3:12; Psalms 32:6.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הַ/יּ֑וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
וְ֝/תוֹכַחְתִּ֗/י
tôwkêchâh
H8433
"rebuke"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word means argument, correction, or reproof, often referring to a verbal rebuke or chastisement. It involves reasoning or proof to make a point or correct someone.
Definition: rebuke, correction, punishment, chastisement
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: argument, [idiom] chastened, correction, reasoning, rebuke, reproof, [idiom] be (often) reproved. See also: 2 Kings 19:3; Proverbs 12:1; Psalms 38:15.
לַ/בְּקָרִֽים
bôqer
H1242
"morning"
Prep | N-mp
The break of day or morning, a time of new beginnings, as in the morning sacrifices in Exodus 29:39 or the resurrection of Jesus on the first day of the week in John 20:1.
Definition: 1) morning, break of day 1a) morning 1a1) of end of night 1a2) of coming of daylight 1a3) of coming of sunrise 1a4) of beginning of day 1a5) of bright joy after night of distress (fig.) 1b) morrow, next day, next morning
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase]) day, early, morning, morrow. See also: Genesis 1:5; 1 Samuel 11:11; Psalms 5:4.
Study Notes — Psalms 73:14
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 73:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 73:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 73:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 73:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 73:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 73:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 73:14
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 73:14
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 73:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 73:14
- Sermons on Psalms 73:14
Context — Surely God Is Good to Israel
12Behold, these are the wicked— always carefree as they increase their wealth.
13Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure; in innocence I have washed my hands.
14For I am afflicted all day long and punished every morning.
15If I had said, “I will speak this way,” then I would have betrayed Your children. 16When I tried to understand all this, it was troublesome in my sightCross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Hebrews 12:5 | And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. |
| 2 | Psalms 94:12 | Blessed is the man You discipline, O LORD, and teach from Your law, |
| 3 | Job 7:3–4 | So I am allotted months of futility, and nights of misery are appointed me. When I lie down I think: ‘When will I get up?’ But the night drags on, and I toss and turn until dawn. |
| 4 | 1 Peter 1:6 | In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials |
| 5 | Job 10:17 | You produce new witnesses against me and multiply Your anger toward me. Hardships assault me in wave after wave. |
| 6 | Amos 3:2 | “Only you have I known from all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.” |
| 7 | Psalms 34:19 | Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 15:18 | Why is my pain unending, and my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? You have indeed become like a mirage to me— water that is not there. |
| 9 | Job 10:3 | Does it please You to oppress me, to reject the work of Your hands and favor the schemes of the wicked? |
| 10 | Job 7:18 | that You attend to him every morning, and test him every moment? |
Psalms 73:14 Summary
Psalms 73:14 is a verse where the psalmist is expressing his feelings of sadness and frustration because he is suffering, while at the same time seeing wicked people prosper, which can be a difficult thing to understand, as mentioned in Habakkuk 1:13, where the prophet Habakkuk is struggling with the same issue. The psalmist is not complaining, but rather pouring out his heart to God, which is something that we can all learn to do, as encouraged in Psalms 62:8, where we are told to pour out our hearts to God. This verse reminds us that it is okay to express our feelings to God and to trust in His goodness, even when we do not understand our circumstances, as stated in Psalms 37:3-4, where we are encouraged to trust in the Lord and do good.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be afflicted all day long?
To be afflicted all day long, as described in Psalms 73:14, means to experience ongoing suffering or hardship, similar to what Job faced in the book of Job 2:7-8, where he was afflicted with painful sores from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.
Why does the psalmist feel punished every morning?
The psalmist feels punished every morning because he is struggling with feelings of injustice, seeing the wicked prosper while he suffers, as mentioned in Psalms 73:12-13, which is a common theme throughout the book of Psalms, such as in Psalms 37:1-2, where we are reminded not to fret because of evildoers.
Is the psalmist complaining or expressing genuine sorrow?
The psalmist is expressing genuine sorrow and frustration, as seen in Psalms 73:14, because he feels that his efforts to live a pure life, as mentioned in Psalms 73:13, have been in vain, which is a sentiment also expressed in Ecclesiastes 3:16, where it is written that God will judge the righteous and the wicked.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives?
We can apply this verse to our own lives by recognizing that suffering and hardship are a part of the Christian life, as stated in Acts 14:22, and that we must trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even when we do not understand our circumstances, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6, where we are told to trust in the Lord with all our heart.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I feel afflicted or punished in my own life, and how can I bring these struggles to God in prayer?
- How do I respond when I see others prospering while I am suffering, and what does this reveal about my trust in God's goodness?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even when I do not understand my circumstances, as encouraged in Romans 8:28, where it is written that all things work together for good?
- What are some ways that I can cultivate a deeper trust in God's plan for my life, even in the midst of suffering, as seen in the life of Joseph in Genesis 50:20, where he says that God intended it for good?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 73:14
For all the day long have I been plagued,.... "Smitten or scourged" (p), as in Psalms 73:5, that is, afflicted of God; which is no ways inconsistent with his love, nor with his covenant, nor with an
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 73:14
Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches. -The mental conflict which resulted in the Psalmist's mind from the anomalous prosperity of sinners. Verse 12.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 73:14
Whilst their ungodliness hath been attended with constant prosperity, my piety hath been exercised with continual afflictions.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 73:14
Psalms 73:14 For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning.Ver. 14. For all the day long have I been plagued] God’ s best-beloved are most afflicted, neither have any out of hell ever suffered more than the heirs of heaven. See my treatise called God’ s Love tokens. And chastened every morning] Singulis matufinis, I am no sooner awake than some new misery seizeth me, quasi egisset excubias, as if it had laid wait for me.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 73:14
(11-14) The mutual relation of these verses has been the subject of many conflicting opinions. The following is the arrangement that seems preferable— “And people say, How shall God know? And does the Most High take notice of it? Lo! there are wicked men, And yet, always at ease, they amass riches. It is in vain then that I have kept my heart pure. And washed my hands in innocence; For I have been plagued every day, And my punishments (come) every morning.” —this reflection being put into the mouth of the public who are onlookers at the career of these timeservers. But the poet immediately goes on to disclaim it for himself.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 73:14
Verse 14. For all the day long have I been plagued] Far from enjoying worldly prosperity, we are not only poor, but we are afflicted also; and every succeeding day brings with it some new trouble.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 73:14
14. For &c.] Apparently the recompence of his piety has been continual chastisement. The wicked are not plagued (Psalms 73:5), but for him there has been constant renewal of divinely inflicted sufferings. Cp. Psalms 39:10-11; Job 7:18.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 73:14
For all the day long - Continually. All my life. Have I been plagued - Smitten; afflicted; troubled. My life has been a life of trial. I have not known prosperity.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 73:14
14. Have I been plagued—I who have endeavoured after innocency and righteousness, (Psalms 73:13,) while the wicked “are not plagued like other men,” Psalms 73:5, which see on the word “plagued.” And
Sermons on Psalms 73:14
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Christ Lives in Me by Elisabeth Elliot | In this sermon, the preacher shares the story of a woman who had turned away from the Lord and sought worldly pleasures. She became consumed by alcohol and lived a life of despair |
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Blessed Discipline by Elisabeth Elliot | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of discipline and obedience in the context of God's love for his children. He shares a personal story of his father's discipl |
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(Hebrews - Part 17): Faithful in Truth and Love by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of Christians actively engaging in their faith. He criticizes those who are hesitant to put effort into their Christianity, c |
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(Hebrews - Part 42): Discipleship by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of discipleship and the discipline of the cross in preparing believers for heaven. He explains that God puts us under discipli |
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How to Have a Personal Revival by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a personal revival. He encourages listeners to set their faces like flint, meaning to have a determined and unwaver |
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Disciplines to Maturity by J. Oswald Sanders | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the mysterious ways in which God works and how we should trust in His grace rather than relying on our own understanding. He uses examples fr |
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The Devil Is Out to Destroy Your Faith by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher describes a dream he had where he walked through the streets of New York and saw a scene of darkness and ugliness. He came across young people lying in |