Psalms 73:16

16 (72-16) I studied that I might know this thing, it is a labour in my sight:

Psalms 73:16 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 73:16

When I thought to know this
How to reconcile the prosperity of the wicked, and the afflictions of the righteous, to the perfections of God, and his wise providence in the government of the world, by the mere dint of reason, without consulting the sacred oracles, or his own and others' experience:

it was too painful for me:
too laborious and toilsome, a work he was not equal to; "hic labor, hoc opus"; see ( Ecclesiastes 8:17 ) .

Psalms 73:16 In-Context

14 (72-14) And I have been scourged all the day; and my chastisement hath been in the mornings.

15 (72-15) If I said: I will speak thus; behold I should condemn the generation of thy children.

16 (72-16) I studied that I might know this thing, it is a labour in my sight:

17 (72-17) Until I go into the sanctuary of God, and understand concerning their last ends.

18 (72-18) But indeed for deceits thou hast put it to them: when they were lifted up thou hast cast them down.