Psalm 73:22 · KJV

"So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee."

King James Version

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Passage Context

²⁰As a dream when one awaketh; so, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt despise their image.

²¹Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins.

²²So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee.

²³Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.

²⁴Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.

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Reflection Questions

How does recognizing my ignorance before God affect my faith?

What does it mean for you to feel like a 'beast' before God?

When have you felt foolish in your understanding of God's ways?

Life Application

faith

Acknowledge your limitations and seek God's wisdom in your daily decisions.

self-awareness

Reflect on moments of pride and ask God for humility.

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