Psalms 73:12-23
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12 Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.
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13 Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency.
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14 For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning.
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15 If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend against the generation of thy children.
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16 When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me;
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17 Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end.
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18 Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction.
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19 How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors.
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20 As a dream when one awaketh; so, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt despise their image.
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21 Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins.
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22 So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee.
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23 Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.