Psalms 73:16
So I sought to understand it, but a wearisome task it seemed:
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me;
In Context
15But to resolve to speak like they do would be treachery to your children.
17till I entered the holy world of God and saw clearly their destiny.
Cross References
Psalms 36:6Your justice is like the great mountains, your judgments are like the broad sea. Lord, you save people and animals.
Psalms 77:19In your way, Lord, through the sea, in your path through the mighty waters, your footsteps were all unseen.
John 16:18What does he mean by ‘In a little while’?” they said. “We do not know what he is speaking about.”
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 →