Psalms 73:17-23

17Until I came into the sanctuary of God; Then I understood [for I considered] their end.

18Surely You set the wicked-minded and immoral on slippery places; You cast them down to destruction.

19How they are destroyed in a moment! They are completely swept away by sudden terrors!

20Like a dream [which seems real] until one awakens, O Lord, when stirred, [You observe the wicked], You will despise their image.

21When my heart was embittered And I was pierced within [as with the fang of an adder],

22Then I was senseless and ignorant; I was like a beast before You.

23Nevertheless I am continually with You; You have taken hold of my right hand.