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Psalm 73:16-17
King James Version
Psalm 73:16-17
King James Version
16 When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me;
17 Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end.
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Psalm 73:16-17
New International Version
Psalm 73:16-17
New International Version
Psalm 73:16-17
English Standard Version
Psalm 73:16-17
English Standard Version
16 But when I thought how to understand this,
it seemed to me (A)a wearisome task,
17 until I went into (B)the sanctuary of God;
then I discerned their (C)end.
Psalm 73:16-17
Christian Standard Bible
Psalm 73:16-17
Christian Standard Bible
16 When I tried to understand all this,
it seemed hopeless[a](A)
17 until I entered God’s sanctuary.
Then I understood their destiny.(B)
Footnotes
- 73:16 Lit it was trouble in my eyes
Psalm 73:16-17
New American Standard Bible 1995
Psalm 73:16-17
New American Standard Bible 1995
16 When I (A)pondered to understand this,
It was [a]troublesome in my sight
17 Until I came into the [b](B)sanctuary of God;
Then I perceived their (C)end.
Footnotes
- Psalm 73:16 Lit labor, trouble
- Psalm 73:17 Lit sanctuaries
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