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Psalm 73:16-17 KJV
Psalms · chapter 73 · verses 16–17
16When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me; 17Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end.Psalm 73:16-17 · King James Version
Psalm 73:16-17 in context
14For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning.
15If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend against the generation of thy children.
16When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me;
17Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end.
18Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction.
19How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- understoodbîynto separate mentallyH995 →
- sanctuarymiqdâsha consecrated thing or place, especially, a palace, sanctuary or asylumH4720 →
- thoughtchâshabproperly, to plait or interpenetrateH2803 →
- painfulʻâmâltoilH5999 →
- knowyâdaʻto knowH3045 →
- wentbôwʼto go or comeH935 →
- GodʼêlstrengthH410 →
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We have seen what a strong temptation the psalmist was in to envy prospering profaneness; now here we are told how he kept his footing and got the victory. I. He kept up a respect for God's people, and with that he restrained himself from speaking what he had thought amiss, Psa 73:15.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 15-20