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I was a brute beast before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/73.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I was so foolish and ignorant— I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/73.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I was brutish and ignorant; I was like a beast toward you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/73.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/73.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So foolish <i>was</i> I, and ignorant: I was <i>as</i> a beast before thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/73.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I <i>was</i> so foolish and ignorant; I was <i>like</i> a beast before You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/73.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then I was stupid and ignorant; I was <i>like</i> an animal before You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/73.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then I was senseless and ignorant; I was like a beast before You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/73.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then I was senseless and ignorant; I was <i>like</i> a beast before Thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/73.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then I was senseless and ignorant; I was <i>like</i> an animal before You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/73.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then I was senseless and ignorant; I was like a beast before You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/73.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I was stupid and didn’t understand; I was an unthinking animal toward you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/73.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I was stupid and didn&#8217t understand; I was an unthinking animal toward You. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/73.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So brutish was I, and ignorant; I was as a beast before thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/73.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I was stupid and ignorant, and I treated you as a wild animal would. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/73.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So brutish was I, and ignorant; I was as a beast before thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/73.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I was stupid, and I did not understand. I was like a dumb animal in your presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/73.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I was as stupid as an animal; I did not understand you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/73.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then, I was too stupid and didn't realize I was acting like a wild animal with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/73.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/73.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I was ignorant and lacked insight; I was as senseless as an animal before you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/73.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I was so senseless and ignorant. I was a brute beast before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/73.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/73.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I was so senseless and ignorant. I was a brute beast before you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/73.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And I am brutish, and do not know. I have been a beast with You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/73.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And I am brutish, and do not know. A beast I have been with Thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/73.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And I stupid, and I shall not know, and I was a beast with thee.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/73.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />and I am brought to nothing, and I knew not. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/73.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 72:22>And so, I have been reduced to nothing, and I did not know it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/73.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I was stupid and could not understand; I was like a brute beast in your presence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/73.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I was stupid and ignorant; I was like a brute beast toward you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/73.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So foolish was I, and ignorant; I was as a beast before thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/73.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And I have been simple and ignorant and I have been a beast with you.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/73.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But I was brutish, and ignorant; I was as a beast before Thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/73.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But I <i>was</i> vile and knew not: I became brutish before thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/73-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=8931" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/73.htm">Endow the King with Your Justice</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>When my heart was grieved and I was pierced within, <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: wa·’ă·nî- (Conj-w:: Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">I was</a> <a href="/hebrew/1198.htm" title="1198: ḇa·‘ar (Adj-ms) -- Brutishness. From ba'ar; properly, foot; i.e. Of cattle brutishness; stupid.">senseless</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: ’ê·ḏā‘ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">ignorant;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yî·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">I was</a> <a href="/hebrew/929.htm" title="929: bə·hê·mō·wṯ (N-fp) -- A beast, animal, cattle. From an unused root; properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal.">a brute beast</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·māḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">before You.</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>Yet I am always with You; You hold my right hand.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/30-2.htm">Proverbs 30:2-3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/18-3.htm">Job 18:3</a></span><br />Why are we regarded as cattle, as stupid in your sight?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/3-18.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:18</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-3.htm">Isaiah 1:3</a></span><br />The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s manger, but Israel does not know; My people do not understand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/10-14.htm">Jeremiah 10:14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/4-6.htm">Hosea 4:6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-21.htm">Romans 1:21-22</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-14.htm">1 Corinthians 2:14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-18.htm">Ephesians 4:18</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/2-12.htm">2 Peter 2:12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/92-6.htm">Psalm 92:6</a></span><br />A senseless man does not know, and a fool does not understand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/94-8.htm">Psalm 94:8</a></span><br />Take notice, O senseless among the people! O fools, when will you be wise?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-1.htm">Proverbs 12:1</a></span><br />Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-21.htm">Proverbs 15:21</a></span><br />Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/44-18.htm">Isaiah 44:18</a></span><br />They do not comprehend or discern, for He has shut their eyes so they cannot see and closed their minds so they cannot understand.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before you.</p><p class="hdg">so</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/69-5.htm">Psalm 69:5</a></b></br> O God, thou knowest my foolishness; and my sins are not hid from thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/92-6.htm">Psalm 92:6</a></b></br> A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/30-2.htm">Proverbs 30:2</a></b></br> Surely I <i>am</i> more brutish than <i>any</i> man, and have not the understanding of a man.</p><p class="hdg">ignorant.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/32-9.htm">Psalm 32:9</a></b></br> Be ye not as the horse, <i>or</i> as the mule, <i>which</i> have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/1-3.htm">Isaiah 1:3</a></b></br> The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib: <i>but</i> Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider.</p><p class="hdg">before thee.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/68-30.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/jude/1-10.htm">Brute</a> <a href="/psalms/49-10.htm">Brutish</a> <a href="/psalms/73-3.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/ezra/7-25.htm">Ignorant</a> <a href="/psalms/49-10.htm">Senseless</a> <a href="/psalms/49-10.htm">Stupid</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/74-19.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/james/3-7.htm">Brute</a> <a href="/psalms/92-6.htm">Brutish</a> <a href="/psalms/74-18.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-2.htm">Ignorant</a> <a href="/psalms/92-6.htm">Senseless</a> <a href="/psalms/92-6.htm">Stupid</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 73</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/73-1.htm">The prophet, prevailing in a temptation</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/73-2.htm">Shows the occasion thereof, the prosperity of the wicked</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/73-13.htm">The wound given thereby, diffidence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/73-15.htm">The victory over it, knowledge of God's purpose.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/73.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/73.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>I was senseless and ignorant;</b><br>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 <a href="/proverbs/30-2.htm">Proverbs 30:2-3</a>, 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 <a href="/psalms/73.htm">Psalm 73</a>, 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.<p><b>I was a brute beast before You.</b><br>The imagery of a "brute beast" suggests a state of being driven by base instincts and emotions, lacking the rational and spiritual insight that distinguishes humans. This metaphor is used to express the psalmist's previous spiritual condition, characterized by envy and bitterness, as seen earlier in the psalm. In biblical times, animals were often seen as lacking the moral and spiritual capacity of humans, as reflected in <a href="/ecclesiastes/3-18.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:18-21</a>, where humans and animals are compared. The psalmist's confession before God indicates a recognition of his own folly and a desire for transformation. This phrase also foreshadows the New Testament theme of transformation through Christ, as seen in <a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a>, where believers are called to renew their minds. The psalmist's journey from ignorance to understanding mirrors the believer's journey from sin to redemption through faith.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/asaph.htm">Asaph</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/73.htm">Psalm 73</a>, 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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in the psalm, God is portrayed as the ultimate source of wisdom and understanding, contrasting with human ignorance and senselessness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_sanctuary_of_god.htm">The Sanctuary of God</a></b><br>While not explicitly mentioned in verse 22, the sanctuary is a pivotal place in the broader context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/73.htm">Psalm 73</a>, where Asaph gains understanding and perspective on his struggles.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>Throughout <a href="/bsb/psalms/73.htm">Psalm 73</a>, the wicked are those who prosper despite their ungodliness, causing Asaph to question the justice of God until he gains insight.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous.htm">The Righteous</a></b><br>Those who remain faithful to God, even when they do not understand His ways, ultimately find their reward in Him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/a/acknowledging_human_limitations.htm">Acknowledging Human Limitations</a></b><br>Recognize 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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_divine_perspective.htm">The Importance of Divine Perspective</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trusting God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_confession_and_repentance.htm">The Role of Confession and Repentance</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/pursuing_spiritual_growth.htm">Pursuing Spiritual Growth</a></b><br>Use moments of realization, like Asaph's, as opportunities for spiritual growth. Seek to move from ignorance to understanding through prayer, study, and fellowship.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_73.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 73</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_psalm_22_a_prophecy_of_crucifixion.htm">Overall - How can Psalm 22 be a prophecy of Jesus' crucifixion if crucifixion was not a known form of execution at the time of the psalm's composition?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_22_1_contradict_god's_faithfulness.htm">Psalm 22:1 - Does the writer's cry of abandonment contradict other biblical depictions of God's faithfulness to the righteous?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_psalm_52_6-7_with_evildoers'_prosperity.htm">How do we reconcile Psalm 52:6-7 with other biblical texts that show evildoers prospering instead of being mocked?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_psalm_13_1_say_god_forgets.htm">If God is omniscient and omnipresent, why does Psalm 13:1 imply He can forget the psalmist?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/73.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) <span class= "bld">Foolish.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">brutish.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/73.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee.</span> I had no more intelligence than the brute beasts; I was wholly unable to reason aright (comp. <a href="/psalms/32-9.htm">Psalm 32:9</a>; <a href="/psalms/92-7.htm">Psalm 92:7</a>; <a href="/proverbs/30-2.htm">Proverbs 30:2</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/73-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">I was</span><br /><span class="heb">וַאֲנִי־</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·nî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">senseless</span><br /><span class="heb">בַ֭עַר</span> <span class="translit">(ḇa·‘ar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1198.htm">Strong's 1198: </a> </span><span class="str2">Foot, of cattle brutishness, stupid</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ignorant;</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵדָ֑ע</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·ḏā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I was</span><br /><span class="heb">הָיִ֥יתִי</span> <span class="translit">(hā·yî·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a brute beast</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּ֝הֵמ֗וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(bə·hê·mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_929.htm">Strong's 929: </a> </span><span class="str2">A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before You.</span><br /><span class="heb">עִמָּֽךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘im·māḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/73-22.htm">Psalm 73:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/73-22.htm">Psalm 73:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/73-22.htm">Psalm 73:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/73-22.htm">Psalm 73:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/73-22.htm">Psalm 73:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/73-22.htm">Psalm 73:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/73-22.htm">Psalm 73:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/73-22.htm">Psalm 73:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/73-22.htm">Psalm 73:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/73-22.htm">Psalm 73:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/73-22.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 73:22 I was so senseless and ignorant (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/73-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 73:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 73:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/73-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 73:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 73:23" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>