Psalms 73
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17. went into the sanctuary--to enquire (compare Exodus 25:22 , Psalms 5:7 , 27:4 ).
18-20. their end--future ( Psalms 37:37 Psalms 37:38 ), which is dismal and terribly sudden ( Proverbs 1:27 , 29:1 ), aggravated and hastened by terror. They are thrown into ruins as a building falling to pieces ( Psalms 74:3 ), As one despises an unsubstantial dream, so God, waking up to judgment ( Psalms 7:6 , 44:23 ), despises their vain shadow of happiness ( Psalms 39:6 , Isaiah 29:7 ).
21, 22. He confesses how--
foolish--literally, "stupid," and
ignorant--literally, "not discerning," had been his course of thought.
22. before thee--literally, "with Thee," in conduct respecting Thee.
23. Still he was with God, as a dependent beneficiary, and so kept from falling ( Psalms 73:2 ).
24. All doubts are silenced in confidence of divine guidance and future glory.
receive me to glory--literally, "take for (me) glory" (compare Psalms 68:18 , Ephesians 4:8 ).
25, 26. God is his only satisfying good.
26. strength--literally, "rock" ( Psalms 18:2 ).
portion--( Psalms 16:5 , Lamentations 3:24 ).
27, 28. The lot of apostates, described by a figure of frequent use ( Jeremiah 3:1 Jeremiah 3:3 , Ezekiel 23:35 ), is contrasted with his, who finds happiness in nearness to God ( James 4:8 ), and his delightful work the declaration of His praise.