Psalms 73:28 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But as for me, it is good to stay close to God. I have put my trust in the Lord God, so that I can tell others about all the amazing things He does.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is declaring that staying close to God and trusting Him completely is what's best, so he can share God's wonderful works with others.

📚 Historical Context

This is the concluding verse of Psalm 73, written by Asaph, a worship leader in King David's time. Throughout this psalm, Asaph had been struggling with why wicked people seemed to prosper while he suffered, but by the end he realizes that being near to God is the greatest blessing. This psalm was likely used in temple worship to help others who faced similar doubts about God's justice.

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