Till I went into the sanctuary of God,

7 Verses Divine Guidance

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Psalm 73

Verse 1

Till I went into the sanctuary of God, ' Twas then understood I their end; Till I went into the sanctuary of God, ' Twas then understood I their end.

Verse 2

I saw the prosperity of the wicked, As for me, my feet were almost gone; When I thought about this, I was afflicted.

Verse 3

Thus my soul was grieved, and I was pricked in my heart, Foolish and ignorant my part. Thus my soul was grieved, and I was pricked in my heart, Foolish and ignorant my part.

Verse 4

Surely Thou settest them in slippery plane, Thou castest them down to destruction; And in a moment their pride was turned to vain.

Verse 5

Thou holdest my right hand, guide me with Thy counsel, And will receive me to glory. Thou holdest my right hand, guide me with Thy counsel, And will receive me to glory.

Verse 6

Whom have I in heaven besides Thee, O Lord! And there's none upon earth that I desire; Thou art my strength and portion fore'er aspire.

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