KJV ORIGINAL
Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Until I went into God's sanctuary; then I understood what would happen to them in the end.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is saying that when he came before God in worship, he finally understood the ultimate fate of those who seemed to prosper despite doing wrong.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Psalm 73, written by Asaph, a temple musician and worship leader. Earlier in the psalm, Asaph struggles with seeing wicked people prosper while the righteous suffer. The 'sanctuary of God' refers to the temple in Jerusalem, where God's presence dwelt and where people came to worship and seek understanding.
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