New English Translation
Psalms 73:19
19How desolate they become in a mere moment! Terrifying judgments make their demise complete!
Psalms 73:19 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors.
- New International Version (NIV)How suddenly are they destroyed, completely swept away by terrors!
- English Standard Version (ESV)How they are destroyed in a moment, swept away utterly by terrors!
- New King James Version (NKJV)Oh, how they are brought to desolation, as in a moment! They are utterly consumed with terrors.
Context of Psalms 73:19
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. How 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.
Read all of Psalms 73Psalms 73:19 word by word
אֵ֤יךְ הָי֣וּ לְשַׁמָּ֣ה כְרָ֑גַע סָ֥פוּ תַ֝֗מּוּ מִן־בַּלָּהֽוֹת׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 73:19
- Psalms 58:9Before the kindling is even placed under your pots, he will sweep it away along with both the raw and cooked meat.
- Job 20:5that the elation of the wicked is brief, the joy of the godless lasts but a moment.
- Isaiah 30:13So this sin will become your downfall. You will be like a high wall that bulges and cracks and is ready to collapse; it crumbles suddenly, in a flash.
- Acts 2:23this man, who was handed over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you executed by nailing him to a cross at the hands of Gentiles.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:3Now when they are saying, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction comes on them, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will surely not escape.
- Revelation 18:10They will stand a long way off because they are afraid of her torment, and will say, “Woe, woe, O great city, Babylon the powerful city! For in a single hour your doom has come!”
- Numbers 17:12The Israelites said to Moses, “We are bound to die! We perish, we all perish!
- 1 Samuel 28:20Saul quickly fell full length on the ground and was very afraid because of Samuel’s words. He was completely drained of energy, not having eaten anything all that day and night.
- Job 15:21Terrifying sounds fill his ears; in a time of peace marauders attack him.
- Job 20:23“While he is filling his belly, God sends his burning anger against him, and rains down his blows upon him.
- Proverbs 28:1The wicked person flees when there is no one pursuing, but the righteous person is as confident as a lion.
- Isaiah 21:3For this reason my stomach churns; cramps overwhelm me like the contractions of a woman in labor. I am disturbed by what I hear, horrified by what I see.
- Daniel 5:6Then all the color drained from the king’s face and he became alarmed. The joints of his hips gave way, and his knees began knocking together.
Commentaries on Psalms 73:19
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 19Are they brought into desolation - This is often a literal fact. I have known several cases where persons, very rich, have by sudden losses been brought into desolation as in a moment; in consequence of which they were utterly consumed in terrors.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 19How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! - How suddenly and unexpectedly does destruction come upon them! Nothing can be argued from their apparent prosperity, for there is no ground of security in “that,” no basis for an argument that it will continue. The end must be seen in order to form a correct estimate on the subject, and that end may soon come. Compare the notes at Job 15:20-21. They are utterly consumed with terrors - literally…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 15-20Verses 15-20 The psalmist having shown the progress of his temptation, shows how faith and grace prevailed. He kept up respect for God's people, and with that he restrained himself from speaking what he had thought amiss. It is a sign that we repent of the evil thoughts of the heart, if we suppress them. Nothing gives more offence to God's children, than to say it is vain to serve God; for there is nothing more contrary to their universal experience. He…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 17-20During this period, God's sanctuary was the temple in Jerusalem. In God's presence, the psalmist receives special insight (compare Psalm 18:6). God deals with the wicked over the long term. He waits patiently and gives them time to repent (Ezekiel 33:11; 2 Peter 3:9). Those who do not repent will get what they deserve.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 18-2018-20. their end--future (Psa 37:37, 38), which is dismal and terribly sudden (Pr 1:27; 29:1), aggravated and hastened by terror. As one despises an unsubstantial dream, so God, waking up to judgment (Psa 7:6; 44:23), despises their vain shadow of happiness (Psa 39:6; Is 29:7). They are thrown into ruins as a building falling to pieces (Psa 74:3).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 73
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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