Psalms 73:17
Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then I understood their end.
Webster Bible
In The King James Version
Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end.
In Context
16When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me;
18Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou didst cast them down into destruction.
Cross References
Job 27:8For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soul?
Psalms 37:37Mark the perfect man , and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.
Psalms 77:13Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary: who is so great a God as our God!
Psalms 119:24Thy testimonies also are my delight, and my counselors.
Ecclesiastes 8:12Though a sinner doeth evil a hundred times, and his days are prolonged, yet surely I know that it will be well with them that fear God, who fear before him:
Luke 12:20But God said to him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided?
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 →