New Century Version

Psalms 73:16-28 New Century Version (NCV)

16. I tried to understand all this,but it was too hard for me to see

17. until I went to the Temple of God.Then I understood what will happen to them.

18. You have put them in danger;you cause them to be destroyed.

19. They are destroyed in a moment;they are swept away by terrors.

20. It will be like waking from a dream.Lord, when you rise up, they will disappear.

21. When my heart was sadand I was angry,

22. I was senseless and stupid.I acted like an animal toward you.

23. But I am always with you;you have held my hand.

24. You guide me with your advice,and later you will receive me in honor.

25. I have no one in heaven but you;I want nothing on earth besides you.

26. My body and my mind may become weak,but God is my strength.He is mine forever.

27. Those who are far from God will die;you destroy those who are unfaithful.

28. But I am close to God, and that is good.The Lord God is my protection.I will tell all that you have done.