Psalms 73:18 - Forerunner Commentary

Psalms 73:18

16 When I thought how to understand this,
It was¹ too painful for me—

17 Until I went into the sanctuary of God;
Then I understood their ^aend.

18 Surely ^aYou set them in slippery places;
You cast them down to destruction.

19 Oh, how they are brought to desolation, as in a moment!
They are utterly consumed with terrors.

20 As a dream when one awakes,
So, Lord, when You awake,
You shall despise their image.

21 Thus my heart was grieved,
And I was¹ vexed in my mind.

22 ^aI was so foolish and ignorant;
I was like a beast before You.

23 Nevertheless I am continually with You;
You hold me by my right hand.

24 ^aYou will guide me with Your counsel,
And afterward receive me to glory.

25 ^aWhom have I in heaven but You?
And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You.

26 ^aMy flesh and my heart fail;
But God is the¹ strength of my heart and my ^bportion forever.

27 For indeed, ^athose who are far from You shall perish;
You have destroyed all those who¹ desert You for harlotry.

28 But it is good for me to ^adraw near to God;
I have put my trust in the Lord GOD,
That I may ^bdeclare all Your works.

Definitions of words in Psalms 73:18:

Cast {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Destruction {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Destruction {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

In {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Set {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}