Psalm 73:28 “But as for me, it is good to draw near to God. I have made the Lord GO…”

Psalm 73:28

But as for me, it is good to draw near to God. I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may proclaim all Your works.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.

World English Bible

But it is good for me to come close to God. I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.

American Standard Version

But it is good for me to draw near unto God: I have made the Lord Jehovah my refuge, That I may tell of all thy works.

Geneva Bible 1599

As for me, it is good for me to draw neere to God: therefore I haue put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy workes.

Darby Translation

But as for me, it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord Jehovah, that I may declare all thy works.

Young's Literal Translation

And I — nearness of God to me [is] good, I have placed in the Lord Jehovah my refuge, To recount all Thy works!

Bible in Basic English

But it is good for me to come near to God: I have put my faith in the Lord God, so that I may make clear all his works.

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Cross references

“But”

James 4:8 Hebrews 10:19–22 Psalm 65:4 1 Peter 3:18 Psalm 84:10 Luke 15:17–20

James 4:8 · BSB

Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

Hebrews 10:19–22 · BSB

Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,

Psalm 65:4 · BSB

Blessed is the one You choose and bring near to dwell in Your courts! We are filled with the goodness of Your house, the holiness of Your temple.

1 Peter 3:18 · BSB

For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit,

Psalm 84:10 · BSB

For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.

Luke 15:17–20 · BSB

Finally he came to his senses and said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have plenty of food, but here I am, starving to death!

“that I may”

Psalm 71:24 Psalm 118:17 Psalm 66:16 Psalm 71:17 Psalm 107:22

Psalm 71:24 · BSB

My tongue will indeed proclaim Your righteousness all day long, for those who seek my harm are disgraced and confounded.

Psalm 118:17 · BSB

I will not die, but I will live and proclaim what the LORD has done.

Psalm 66:16 · BSB

Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for me.

Psalm 71:17 · BSB

O God, You have taught me from my youth, and to this day I proclaim Your marvelous deeds.

Psalm 107:22 · BSB

Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and declare His works with rejoicing.

Also

Psalm 40:5 Psalm 14:6

Psalm 40:5 · BSB

Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders You have done, and the plans You have for us— none can compare to You— if I proclaim and declare them, they are more than I can count.

Psalm 14:6 · BSB

You sinners frustrate the plans of the oppressed, yet the LORD is their shelter.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

27Those far from You will surely perish; You destroy all who are unfaithful to You.

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