Psalms 73:17

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"Then I entered the precincts of God’s temple, and understood the destiny of the wicked."

— Psalms 73:17, NET Bible®

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Psalms 73 — Context

14

I suffer all day long, and am punished every morning.”

15

If I had publicized these thoughts, I would have betrayed your people.

16

When I tried to make sense of this, it was troubling to me.

17

Then I entered the precincts of God’s temple, and understood the destiny of the wicked.

18

Surely you put them in slippery places; you bring them down to ruin.

19

How desolate they become in a mere moment! Terrifying judgments make their demise complete!

20

They are like a dream after one wakes up. O Lord, when you awake you will despise them.