Psalms 73:19
Psalms 73:19 in Multiple Translations
How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors!
How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors.
How are they become a desolation in a moment! They are utterly consumed with terrors.
How suddenly are they wasted! fears are the cause of their destruction.
How quickly they're destroyed! They come to a terrifying end.
How suddenly are they destroyed, perished and horribly consumed,
How have they become a desolation as in a moment, They have been ended — consumed from terrors.
How they are suddenly destroyed! They are completely swept away with terrors.
How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors.
Deliver not up to beasts the souls that confess to thee: and forget not to the end the souls of thy poor.
They will be destroyed instantly; they will die in terrible ways.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 73:19
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Psalms 73:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֵ֤יךְ
הָי֣וּ
לְ/שַׁמָּ֣ה
כְ/רָ֑גַע
סָ֥פוּ
תַ֝֗מּוּ
מִן
בַּלָּהֽוֹת
אֵ֤יךְ
ʼêyk
H349
how?
Part
הָי֣וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
לְ/שַׁמָּ֣ה
shammâh
H8047
horror
Prep | N-fs
כְ/רָ֑גַע
regaʻ
H7281
moment
Prep | N-ms
סָ֥פוּ
çûwph
H5486
to cease
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
תַ֝֗מּוּ
tâmam
H8552
to finish
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
מִן
min
H4480
from
Prep
בַּלָּהֽוֹת
ballâhâh
H1091
terror
N-fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 73:19
אֵ֤יךְ
ʼêyk
H349
"how?"
Part
In the Bible, this word means 'how' or 'where', like in Genesis when God asks Adam 'where are you'. It's also used to express surprise or excitement.
Definition: interrog adv how?
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: how, what. See also: Genesis 26:9; Ecclesiastes 2:16; Psalms 11:1.
הָי֣וּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לְ/שַׁמָּ֣ה
shammâh
H8047
"horror"
Prep | N-fs
Shammâh refers to a state of horror or ruin, often describing a waste or desolate land. It can also mean consternation or appalment, and is used in the Bible to describe the aftermath of war or disaster.
Definition: : destroyed/waste 1) waste, horror, appalment 1a) a waste (of land, city, etc) 1b) appalment, horror Also means: sham.mah (שַׁמָּה ": appalled" H8047H)
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: astonishment, desolate(-ion), waste, wonderful thing. See also: Deuteronomy 28:37; Jeremiah 29:18; Psalms 46:9.
כְ/רָ֑גַע
regaʻ
H7281
"moment"
Prep | N-ms
This word describes a very short space of time, like the blink of an eye. It can be translated as a moment, instant, or suddenly.
Definition: 1) a moment adv 2) for a moment, at one moment...at another moment with prep 3) in a moment
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: instant, moment, space, suddenly. See also: Exodus 33:5; Isaiah 26:20; Psalms 6:11.
סָ֥פוּ
çûwph
H5486
"to cease"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This Hebrew word means to cease or come to an end, often used to describe the end of something, like a period of time or a life. It is used in the Bible to describe the end of a season or a person's life, as seen in the book of Psalms.
Definition: 1) to cease, come to an end 1a) (Qal) to come to an end 1b) (Hiphil) to make an end Aramaic equivalent: suph (סוּף "be fulfilled" H5487)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: consume, have an end, perish, [idiom] be utterly. See also: Esther 9:28; Jeremiah 8:13; Psalms 73:19.
תַ֝֗מּוּ
tâmam
H8552
"to finish"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To finish or complete something, either in a good or bad sense, like when God finished creating the world in Genesis. It can also mean to be consumed or destroyed. The KJV Bible uses words like accomplish, cease, or have done to translate it.
Definition: 1) to be complete, be finished, be at an end 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be finished, be completed 1a1a) completely, wholly, entirely (as auxiliary with verb) 1a2) to be finished, come to an end, cease 1a3) to be complete (of number) 1a4) to be consumed, be exhausted, be spent 1a5) to be finished, be consumed, be destroyed 1a6) to be complete, be sound, be unimpaired, be upright (ethically) 1a7) to complete, finish 1a8) to be completely crossed over 1b) (Niphal) to be consumed 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to finish, complete, perfect 1c2) to finish, cease doing, leave off doing 1c3) to complete, sum up, make whole 1c4) to destroy (uncleanness) 1c5) to make sound 1d) (Hithpael) to deal in integrity, act uprightly
Usage: Occurs in 61 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, cease, be clean (pass-) ed, consume, have done, (come to an, have an, make an) end, fail, come to the full, be all gone, [idiom] be all here, be (make) perfect, be spent, sum, be (shew self) upright, be wasted, whole. See also: Genesis 47:15; 2 Kings 22:4; Psalms 9:7.
מִן
min
H4480
"from"
Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
בַּלָּהֽוֹת
ballâhâh
H1091
"terror"
N-fp
This word means terror or destruction, causing alarm and trouble. It is used to describe dreadful events in the Bible, such as wars and disasters.
Definition: terror, destruction, calamity, dreadful event
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: terror, trouble. See also: Job 18:11; Psalms 73:19; Isaiah 17:14.
Study Notes — Psalms 73:19
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 73:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 73:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 73:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 73:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 73:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 73:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 73:19
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 73:19
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 73:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 73:19
- Sermons on Psalms 73:19
Context — Surely God Is Good to Israel
17until I entered God’s sanctuary; then I discerned their end.
18Surely You set them on slick ground; You cast them down into ruin.
19How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors!
20Like one waking from a dream, so You, O Lord, awaken and despise their form. 21When my heart was grieved and I was pierced within,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 28:1 | The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. |
| 2 | Isaiah 47:11 | But disaster will come upon you; you will not know how to charm it away. A calamity will befall you that you will be unable to ward off. Devastation will happen to you suddenly and unexpectedly. |
| 3 | Daniel 5:6 | his face grew pale and his thoughts so alarmed him that his hips gave way and his knees knocked together. |
| 4 | Job 20:5 | the triumph of the wicked has been brief and the joy of the godless momentary? |
| 5 | Job 15:21 | Sounds of terror fill his ears; in his prosperity the destroyer attacks him. |
| 6 | Psalms 58:9 | Before your pots can feel the burning thorns— whether green or dry— He will sweep them away. |
| 7 | Numbers 17:12–13 | Then the Israelites declared to Moses, “Look, we are perishing! We are lost; we are all lost! Anyone who comes near the tabernacle of the LORD will die. Are we all going to perish?” |
| 8 | Revelation 18:10 | In fear of her torment, they will stand at a distance and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, the mighty city of Babylon! For in a single hour your judgment has come.” |
| 9 | Acts 2:23 | He was delivered up by God’s set plan and foreknowledge, and you, by the hands of the lawless, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross. |
| 10 | Numbers 16:21 | “Separate yourselves from this congregation so that I may consume them in an instant.” |
Psalms 73:19 Summary
This verse, Psalms 73:19, is saying that the wicked will be destroyed quickly and completely, like a sudden storm that sweeps everything away. This is a reminder that God is just and will bring all things to judgment, as seen in Ecclesiastes 3:17. We can trust God's timing and sovereignty, even when it seems like the wicked are prospering, because He is working all things together for our good (Romans 8:28). By trusting in God's justice and mercy, we can have peace and hope, even in a world that seems unfair.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be 'laid waste' and 'swept away by terrors' in Psalms 73:19?
This phrase refers to the sudden and complete destruction of the wicked, much like what is described in Psalms 37:38, where it says the wicked will be cut off, and in Proverbs 10:29, which states that the way of the wicked will lead to their destruction.
Why does God allow the wicked to prosper before bringing them to ruin?
This is a mystery that is not fully understood, but as seen in Ecclesiastes 3:17, God will bring all things to judgment, and His timing is not always our timing, as stated in 2 Peter 3:9, where it says the Lord is patient, not wanting anyone to perish.
How can we trust God when it seems like the wicked are prospering and the righteous are suffering?
We can trust God because He is sovereign and just, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:4, which says all His ways are just, and in Romans 8:28, which tells us that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him.
What is the significance of the word 'suddenly' in this verse?
The word 'suddenly' emphasizes the swift and unexpected nature of God's judgment, much like what is described in 1 Thessalonians 5:3, where it says destruction will come suddenly, and in Matthew 24:44, which warns us to be ready for the Lord's return at any moment.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have seen the wicked prosper in my life, and how can I trust God's timing in bringing them to justice?
- How can I balance the desire for God to judge the wicked with the command to love my enemies, as seen in Matthew 5:44?
- What are some 'terrors' that the wicked may face, and how can I pray for their salvation?
- In what ways can I be a beacon of hope and light in a world where it seems like the wicked are prospering, and how can I point others to the justice and mercy of God?
- How can I cultivate a heart that trusts in God's sovereignty and justice, even when it seems like the wicked are winning?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 73:19
How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment?.... Very suddenly, which is often the case of wicked men, who cry Peace and safety, and sudden destruction comes upon them, 1 Thessalonians 5:3,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 73:19
Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end. -The victory which he gained over his doubts in the sanctuary when he understood the end of the godless. Verse 17.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 73:19
Their fall is wonderful, both for its soreness and for its suddenness. Consumed with terrors; either, with the horrors of their own minds; or rather, with God’ s dreadful judgments unexpectedly seizing upon them.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 73:19
Psalms 73:19 How are they [brought] into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors.Ver. 19. How are they brought into desolation! &c.] Such as the psalmist expresseth by an exclamation, caused by an admiration at God’ s dreadfull judgments which his faith beheld as present and unavoidable, and such as astonied the beholders. See it in the literal and mystical Babylon, Jeremiah 51:37; Jeremiah 51:41 Revelation 18:10; Revelation 18:17. They are utterly consumed with terrors] Heb. They are ended, they are consumed with troublesome frights; especially when from their death beds they behold that three-fold terrible spectacle, death, judgment, hell, and all to be passed through by their poor souls.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 73:19
(19) In a moment.—Literally, in a wink. (Comp. “In the twinkling of an eye.”)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 73:19
Verse 19. Are they brought into desolation] This is often a literal fact. I have known several cases where persons, very rich, have by sudden losses been brought into desolation as in a moment; in consequence of which they were utterly consumed in terrors.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 73:19
19. How are they become a desolation in a moment! They are at an end, they are consumed with terrors. The word terrors, found here only in the Psalter, is a favourite word in Job in similar connexions (Psalms 18:11; Psalms 18:14, &c.).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 73:19
How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! - How suddenly and unexpectedly does destruction come upon them!
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 73:19
19. How are they brought into desolation—Literally, How have they been for a desolation! The strongest possible mode of expression.
Sermons on Psalms 73:19
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The Folly of Looking Back in Fleeing Out of Sodom by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the folly of looking back when fleeing out of Sodom, drawing parallels between the destruction of Jerusalem and the end of the world to the judgment |
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Worship - Then Prayer - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of prophets as God's gift to humanity, especially in times of crisis. He highlights that the world is currently in a crisis a |
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(Proverbs) ch.27:17 - 28:18 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of teaching wisdom to children from a young age. They highlight the need for parents to prioritize instilling wisdom in their |
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Stop Running From Your Fears by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on his own struggles with fully committing to God's calling. He recalls a moment when he was preaching about giving one's all for God's glory, |
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John 3:16 by Neil Fraser | In this sermon, the speaker discusses three key things that made a difference in the lives of certain individuals, particularly the apostle Paul. Firstly, Paul had grasped the purp |
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The Shield of Faith by Erlo Stegen | The sermon transcript discusses the importance of having faith as a shield against the attacks of the evil one. It explains that Satan's tactics are like fiery arrows, and faith is |
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His Heart Is Fixed by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the importance of having a fixed heart in trusting the Lord, highlighting the privileges and blessings of a righteous man who delights in God's command |