Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before you. New Living Translation I was so foolish and ignorant— I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you. English Standard Version I was brutish and ignorant; I was like a beast toward you. Berean Standard Bible I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before You. King James Bible So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee. New King James Version I was so foolish and ignorant; I was like a beast before You. New American Standard Bible Then I was stupid and ignorant; I was like an animal before You. NASB 1995 Then I was senseless and ignorant; I was like a beast before You. NASB 1977 Then I was senseless and ignorant; I was like a beast before Thee. Legacy Standard Bible Then I was senseless and ignorant; I was like an animal before You. Amplified Bible Then I was senseless and ignorant; I was like a beast before You. Christian Standard Bible I was stupid and didn’t understand; I was an unthinking animal toward you. Holman Christian Standard Bible I was stupid and didn’t understand; I was an unthinking animal toward You. American Standard Version So brutish was I, and ignorant; I was as a beast before thee. Contemporary English Version I was stupid and ignorant, and I treated you as a wild animal would. English Revised Version So brutish was I, and ignorant; I was as a beast before thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation I was stupid, and I did not understand. I was like a dumb animal in your presence. Good News Translation I was as stupid as an animal; I did not understand you. International Standard Version Then, I was too stupid and didn't realize I was acting like a wild animal with you. Majority Standard Bible I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before You. NET Bible I was ignorant and lacked insight; I was as senseless as an animal before you. New Heart English Bible I was so senseless and ignorant. I was a brute beast before you. Webster's Bible Translation So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee. World English Bible I was so senseless and ignorant. I was a brute beast before you. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I am brutish, and do not know. I have been a beast with You. Young's Literal Translation And I am brutish, and do not know. A beast I have been with Thee. Smith's Literal Translation And I stupid, and I shall not know, and I was a beast with thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Bibleand I am brought to nothing, and I knew not. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible I was stupid and could not understand; I was like a brute beast in your presence. New Revised Standard Version I was stupid and ignorant; I was like a brute beast toward you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo foolish was I, and ignorant; I was as a beast before thee. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I have been simple and ignorant and I have been a beast with you. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But I was brutish, and ignorant; I was as a beast before Thee. Brenton Septuagint Translation But I was vile and knew not: I became brutish before thee. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Endow the King with Your Justice…21When my heart was grieved and I was pierced within, 22I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before You. 23Yet I am always with You; You hold my right hand.… Cross References Proverbs 30:2-3 Surely I am the most ignorant of men, and I lack the understanding of a man. / I have not learned wisdom, and I have no knowledge of the Holy One. Job 18:3 Why are we regarded as cattle, as stupid in your sight? Ecclesiastes 3:18 I said to myself, “As for the sons of men, God tests them so that they may see for themselves that they are but beasts.” Isaiah 1:3 The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s manger, but Israel does not know; My people do not understand.” Jeremiah 10:14 Every man is senseless and devoid of knowledge; every goldsmith is put to shame by his idols. For his molten images are a fraud, and there is no breath in them. Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children. Romans 1:21-22 For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. / Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, 1 Corinthians 2:14 The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. Ephesians 4:18 They are darkened in their understanding and alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardness of their hearts. 2 Peter 2:12 These men are like irrational animals, creatures of instinct, born to be captured and destroyed. They blaspheme in matters they do not understand, and like such creatures, they too will be destroyed. Psalm 92:6 A senseless man does not know, and a fool does not understand, Psalm 94:8 Take notice, O senseless among the people! O fools, when will you be wise? Proverbs 12:1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. Proverbs 15:21 Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path. Isaiah 44:18 They do not comprehend or discern, for He has shut their eyes so they cannot see and closed their minds so they cannot understand. Treasury of Scripture So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before you. so Psalm 69:5 O God, thou knowest my foolishness; and my sins are not hid from thee. Psalm 92:6 A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this. Proverbs 30:2 Surely I am more brutish than any man, and have not the understanding of a man. ignorant. Psalm 32:9 Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee. Isaiah 1:3 The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib: but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider. before thee. Jump to Previous Beast Brute Brutish Foolish Ignorant Senseless StupidJump to Next Beast Brute Brutish Foolish Ignorant Senseless StupidPsalm 73 1. The prophet, prevailing in a temptation2. Shows the occasion thereof, the prosperity of the wicked 13. The wound given thereby, diffidence 15. The victory over it, knowledge of God's purpose. I was senseless and ignorant; This phrase reflects a moment of self-awareness and humility. The psalmist acknowledges a lack of understanding and insight, which is a common theme in wisdom literature, such as Proverbs 30:2-3, where Agur admits his own ignorance. The Hebrew words used here convey a sense of being without knowledge or discernment, often associated with spiritual blindness. This admission is crucial in the context of Psalm 73, where the psalmist struggles with the prosperity of the wicked and his own suffering. It highlights the human tendency to rely on limited perception rather than divine wisdom. The psalmist's realization is a turning point, leading to a deeper trust in God's ultimate justice and sovereignty. I was a brute beast before You. Persons / Places / Events 1. AsaphThe author of Psalm 73, Asaph was a prominent Levite musician appointed by King David. He is known for his role in leading worship and composing psalms that reflect deep spiritual insights and struggles. 2. God The central figure in the psalm, God is portrayed as the ultimate source of wisdom and understanding, contrasting with human ignorance and senselessness. 3. The Sanctuary of God While not explicitly mentioned in verse 22, the sanctuary is a pivotal place in the broader context of Psalm 73, where Asaph gains understanding and perspective on his struggles. 4. The Wicked Throughout Psalm 73, the wicked are those who prosper despite their ungodliness, causing Asaph to question the justice of God until he gains insight. 5. The Righteous Those who remain faithful to God, even when they do not understand His ways, ultimately find their reward in Him. Teaching Points Acknowledging Human LimitationsRecognize that, like Asaph, we often lack understanding and can be "senseless and ignorant" in our spiritual journey. This humility is the first step toward seeking God's wisdom. The Importance of Divine Perspective Asaph's transformation begins when he enters the sanctuary of God. Regular worship and communion with God provide the perspective needed to understand life's complexities. Trusting God's Sovereignty Even when we feel like "a brute beast," we must trust in God's sovereign plan. Our limited perspective does not negate His ultimate wisdom and justice. The Role of Confession and Repentance Asaph's admission of ignorance is a form of confession. We should be willing to confess our limitations and seek God's guidance and forgiveness. Pursuing Spiritual Growth Use moments of realization, like Asaph's, as opportunities for spiritual growth. Seek to move from ignorance to understanding through prayer, study, and fellowship.(22) Foolish.--Better, brutish.Verse 22. - So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee. I had no more intelligence than the brute beasts; I was wholly unable to reason aright (comp. Psalm 32:9; Psalm 92:7; Proverbs 30:2). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I wasוַאֲנִי־ (wa·’ă·nî-) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I senseless בַ֭עַר (ḇa·‘ar) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1198: Foot, of cattle brutishness, stupid and וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no ignorant; אֵדָ֑ע (’ê·ḏā‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 3045: To know I was הָיִ֥יתִי (hā·yî·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be a brute beast בְּ֝הֵמ֗וֹת (bə·hê·mō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 929: A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal before You. עִמָּֽךְ׃ (‘im·māḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with Links Psalm 73:22 NIVPsalm 73:22 NLT Psalm 73:22 ESV Psalm 73:22 NASB Psalm 73:22 KJV Psalm 73:22 BibleApps.com Psalm 73:22 Biblia Paralela Psalm 73:22 Chinese Bible Psalm 73:22 French Bible Psalm 73:22 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 73:22 I was so senseless and ignorant (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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