Psalms 73:21

For my heart was grieved, 1 and I was deeply wounded. 1

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

20They are like a dream after one wakes up; 2 Lord, when you arise, you will think nothing of those dreams. 1

22I was ignorant and lacked insight; 1 I was like a senseless animal before you. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 37:1Do not be irritated because of evildoers; 1 do not be envious of those who act unrighteously. 1

Psalms 73:3because I was envious of the arrogant 1 when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 1

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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