Psalms 73:17 net — Then I entered the precincts of God’s temple, and understood the destiny of the wicked.

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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.

Psalms 73:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 73:17 say?
Psalms 73:17 in the NET Bible reads: “Then I entered the precincts of God’s temple, and understood the destiny of the wicked.”
Where is Psalms 73:17 in the Bible?
Psalms 73:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 73, verse 17.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 73:17.
What translation should I read Psalms 73:17 in?
Psalms 73:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 73:17?
Psalms 73:17 reads (NET): “Then I entered the precincts of God’s temple, and understood the destiny of the wicked.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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