Psalms 73:13-22

13I concluded, “Surely in vain I have kept my motives pure and maintained a pure lifestyle.

14I suffer all day long, and am punished every morning.”

15If I had publicized these thoughts, I would have betrayed your loyal followers.

16When I tried to make sense of this, it was troubling to me.

17Then I entered the precincts of God’s temple, and understood the destiny of the wicked.

18Surely you put them in slippery places; you bring them down to ruin.

19How desolate they become in a mere moment! Terrifying judgments make their demise complete!

20They are like a dream after one wakes up. O Lord, when you awake you will despise them.

21Yes, my spirit was bitter, and my insides felt sharp pain.

22I was ignorant and lacked insight; I was as senseless as an animal before you.