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Verse 73

Psalms 73:16

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

When my thoughts were turned to see the reason of this, it was a weariness in my eyes;

Free Bible Version

So I thought about it and tried to understand, but it looked like a lot of hard work to me—

Geneva Bible 1599

Then thought I to know this, but it was too painefull for me,

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

When I tried to understand this, it was too painful for me;

Translation for Translators

And when I tried to think about all this, it was very difficult for me to understand it.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Though I tried to understand these things, it was too difficult for me.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

When I tried to understand this, it was too painful for me—

Young's Literal Translation

And I think to know this, Perverseness it [is] in mine eyes,

Context

Surely God Is Good to Israel

¹⁵If I had said, “I will speak this way,” then I would have betrayed Your children. ¹⁶When I tried to understand all this, it was troublesome in my sight ¹⁷until I entered God’s sanctuary; then I discerned their end.

Summary

In this verse, the psalmist expresses his struggle with understanding the prosperity of the wicked while the righteous suffer. He acknowledges that pondering this issue troubled him deeply until he entered the sanctuary of God. This shift in perspective allowed him to see the ultimate fate of the wicked and the righteous, realizing that God will ultimately judge and bring justice. The psalmist's experience serves as a reminder to seek God's presence and wisdom when grappling with life's injustices, trusting in His righteous judgment and sovereignty.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Still he-- thought--literally, "studied," or, "pondered this riddle"; but in vain; it remained a toil (compare Margin), till he--

Psalms 73:16

Surely God Is Good to Israel

¹⁵If I had said, “I will speak this way,” then I would have betrayed Your children. ¹⁶When I tried to understand all this, it was troublesome in my sight ¹⁷until I entered God’s sanctuary; then I discerned their end.

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Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

When my thoughts were turned to see the reason of this, it was a weariness in my eyes;

Free Bible Version

So I thought about it and tried to understand, but it looked like a lot of hard work to me—

Geneva Bible 1599

Then thought I to know this, but it was too painefull for me,

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

When I tried to understand this, it was too painful for me;

Translation for Translators

And when I tried to think about all this, it was very difficult for me to understand it.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Though I tried to understand these things, it was too difficult for me.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

When I tried to understand this, it was too painful for me—

Young's Literal Translation

And I think to know this, Perverseness it [is] in mine eyes,