Psalms 73:22
I was so senseless and ignorant.I was a brute beast before you.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee.
In Context
21For my soul was grieved.I was embittered in my heart.
23Nevertheless, I am continually with you.You have held my right hand.
Cross References
Job 18:3Why are we counted as animals,which have become unclean in your sight?
Psalms 49:10For he sees that wise men die;likewise the fool and the senseless perish,and leave their wealth to others.
Psalms 92:6A senseless man doesn't know,neither does a fool understand this:
Proverbs 30:2"Surely I am the most ignorant man,and do not have a man's understanding.
Isaiah 1:3The ox knows his owner,and the donkey his master's crib;but Israel doesn't know,my people do not consider.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 73:22-28
Devout Confidence. 21 Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins. 22 So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee. 23 Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand. 24 Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. 25 Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. 26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. 27 For, lo, they that are far… Read the whole commentary →