Psalms 73:1

Truly It is possible to render with R.V. marg., Only good is God. Though He permits His people to suffer, He is wholly loving-kindness toward them. Cp. Lamentations 3:25. But it is preferable to render with R.V. text, Surely. The particle akin this connexion expresses the idea Nay but after all.

such as are of a clean heart R.V., such as are pure in heart. -Israel" is thus defined as the true Israel of God. To them, in spite of all appearances to the contrary, He manifests His goodness (Exodus 33:19). Purity of heart and life is the condition of admission to His presence (Psalms 24:4 ff.), of -seeing God" (Matthew 5:8).