Psalms 73:2

"But as for me, my feet were almost gone. My steps had nearly slipped."

Key Reflection

Psalms 73:2 vividly describes a moment of intense doubt and fear where the psalmist feels like their faith is on the brink of collapse. This verse captures a deeply personal experience of spiritual struggle, using imagery of physical instability—feet almost gone and steps nearly slipping—to metaphorically convey the emotional and mental turmoil that can accompany moments of profound uncertainty in one's relationship with God.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

But as for me -literally, “And I.” The meaning is, “And I, who so confidently now trust in God, and believe that he is good, was formerly in a far different state of mind; I was so hesitating, so troubled, and so doubtful, that I had almost entirely lost confidence in him as a wise and just moral governor.” My feet were almost gone -I was just ready to fall. Of course, this refers to his state of mind. In regard to his faith or confidence in God, he was like a man standing in a slippery place, and scarcely able to remain upright.

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