Psalms 73:17
Until I entered into the sanctuary of God, and considered their end.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end.
In Context
16And when I pondered how I might know this, it was wearisome in mine eyes;
18Surely Thou settest them in slippery places; Thou hurlest them down to utter ruin.
Cross References
Job 27:8For what is the hope of the godless, though he get him gain, when God taketh away his soul?
Psalms 37:37Mark the man of integrity, and behold the upright; for there is a future for the man of peace.
Psalms 77:13(77-14) O God, Thy way is in holiness; who is a great god like unto God?
Psalms 119:24Yea, Thy testimonies are my delight, they are my counsellors.
Ecclesiastes 8:12because a sinner doeth evil a hundred times, and prolongeth his days — though yet I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, that fear before Him;
Matthew Henry on Psalms 73:16-21
The End of the Wicked. 15 If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend against the generation of thy children. 16 When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me; 17 Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end. 18 Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction. 19 How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors. 20 As a dream when one awaketh; so, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt… Read the whole commentary →