Bible verse

Psalm 73:16

When I tried to understand all this, it was troublesome in my sight

Psalm 73:16 · BSB

Psalm 73:16 in context

The verses around it, from Psalm 73.

12 Behold, these are the wicked—always carefree as they increase their wealth.

13 Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure; in innocence I have washed my hands.

14 For I am afflicted all day long and punished every morning.

15 If I had said, “I will speak this way,” then I would have betrayed Your children.

16 When I tried to understand all this, it was troublesome in my sight

17 until I entered God’s sanctuary; then I discerned their end.

18 Surely You set them on slick ground; You cast them down into ruin.

19 How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors!

20 Like one waking from a dream, so You, O Lord, awaken and despise their form.

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Psalm 73:16 in other translations

KJV

When I thought to know this, it [was] too painful for me;

ASV

When I thought how I might know this, It was too painful for me;

ERV

When I thought how I might know this, it was too painful for me;

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