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Psalms 73:21

For my heart was in a ferment, and I was pricked in my reins.

JPS TaNaKH 1917

In The King James Version

Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins.

In Context

20As a dream when one awaketh, so, O Lord, when Thou arousest Thyself, Thou wilt despise their semblance.

22But I was brutish, and ignorant; I was as a beast before Thee.

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Cross References

Psalms 37:1A Psalm of David. Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, neither be thou envious against them that work unrighteousness.

Psalms 73:3For I was envious at the arrogant, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

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 →

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Study Psalms 73:21

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