🎵WEB · Psalms 73:21

What does Psalms 73:21 mean?

"For my soul was grieved. I was embittered in my heart."

— Psalms 73:21 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

18

Surely you set them in slippery places. You throw them down to destruction.

19

How they are suddenly destroyed! They are completely swept away with terrors.

20

As a dream when one wakes up, so, Lord, when you awake, you will despise their fantasies.

21

For my soul was grieved. I was embittered in my heart.

22

I was so senseless and ignorant. I was a brute beast before you.

23

Nevertheless, I am continually with you. You have held my right hand.

24

You will guide me with your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.

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