🎵WEB · Psalms 73:22

What does Psalms 73:22 mean?

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

— Psalms 73:22 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

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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.

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

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

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

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

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Whom do I have in heaven? There is no one on earth whom I desire besides you.

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