Psalms 73:21 nasb — When my heart was embittered And I was pierced within,

NASB

"When my heart was embittered And I was pierced within,"

— Psalms 73:21, NASB

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Psalms 73 — Context

18

Surely You set them in slippery places; You cast them down to destruction.

19

How they are destroyed in a moment! They are utterly swept away by sudden terrors!

20

Like a dream when one awakes, O Lord, when aroused, You will despise their form.

21

When my heart was embittered And I was pierced within,

22

Then I was senseless and ignorant; I was like a beast before You.

23

Nevertheless I am continually with You; You have taken hold of my right hand.

24

With Your counsel You will guide me, And afterward receive me to glory.

Psalms 73:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 73:21 say?
Psalms 73:21 in the NASB reads: “When my heart was embittered And I was pierced within,”
Where is Psalms 73:21 in the Bible?
Psalms 73:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 73, verse 21.
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 73:21.
What translation should I read Psalms 73:21 in?
Psalms 73:21 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 73:21?
Psalms 73:21 reads (NASB): “When my heart was embittered And I was pierced within,” 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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