Psalm 73:20

Translations

Modern

Like one waking from a dream, so You, O Lord, awaken and despise their form.

Traditional

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

Literal

As a dream from awakening, O Lord, in rousing Yourself, You shall despise their image.

Latin

Velut somnium surgentium, Domine, in civitate tua imaginem ipsorum ad nihilum rediges.

Original

Hebrew

English

Like one waking from a dream, so You, O Lord, awaken and despise their form.

Notes

Psalms 73:17–20

During this period, God's sanctuary was the temple in Jerusalem. In God's presence, the psalmist receives special insight (compare Psalm 18:6).
God deals with the wicked over the long term. He waits patiently and gives them time to repent (Ezekiel 33:11; 2 Peter 3:9). Those who do not repent will get what they deserve.

Psalms 73:1–28

This wisdom psalm looks at the injustice of the prosperity of the wicked. The psalmist states that God is good to the godly, but his own experience is different (Psalm 73:2–12).

Almost overwhelmed by doubt (Psalm 73:13–16), the psalmist meets the Lord in the sanctuary. This meeting gives him a broader view and renews his trust in God (Psalm 73:17–26). His troubling doubts lead to a stronger desire for truth. He knows he can trust God and that God will save him (Psalm 73:27–28).

Psalms 73:1–75:10

The seeming success of the wicked (Psalm 73) and God's apparent rejection of his people (Psalm 74) raise questions about his justice. God rules the entire world and decides when to judge (Psalm 75).

Theme notes and profiles

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Related verses

Job 20:8
He will fly away like a dream, never to be found; he will be chased away like a vision in the night.
Psalm 78:65
Then the Lord awoke as from sleep, like a mighty warrior overcome by wine.
Isaiah 29:7–8
All the many nations going out to battle against Ariel—even all who war against her, laying siege and attacking her—will be like a dream, like a vision in the night,
Psalm 39:6
Surely every man goes about like a phantom; surely he bustles in vain; he heaps up riches not knowing who will haul them away.
Psalm 7:6
Arise, O LORD, in Your anger; rise up against the fury of my enemies. Awake, my God, and ordain judgment.
Psalm 90:5
You sweep them away in their sleep; they are like the new grass of the morning—

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

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Topics

Blindness: Spiritual Death of the Wicked Dreams: Prosperity of Sinners Envy: General Scriptures Concerning Envy: Prosperity of the Wicked should not Excite Happiness of the Wicked: Often Interrupted by Judgments Happiness of the Wicked: Saints often Permitted to See the End of Integrity: General Scriptures Concerning Meditation: General Scriptures Concerning Murmuring: Against God Natural Life is Compared to a Dream Temptation: Resistance To The Happiness of the Wicked: Often Interrupted by Judgments The Happiness of the Wicked: Saints often Permitted to See the End of The Rich: General Scriptures Concerning Wicked (People): Contrasted with Righteous People Wicked (People): Prosperity of Wicked (People): Punishment of Worldliness: General Scriptures Concerning

Psalm 73:20

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