Psalms 73:18

Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)

সঁচাকৈ তুমি তেওঁলোকক পিছল খোৱা ঠাইত থৈছা; তুমি তেওঁলোকক বিনাশৰ গাতত পেলাই তেওঁলোকৰ সর্বনাশ কৰিবা।

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Psalms describes how God places people in unstable situations and ultimately brings them to destruction. The speaker is lamenting the fate of those who have been set up for failure.

Explained for Children

Imagine walking on ice. It's very slippery and you can easily fall. This verse is like saying God puts some people on slippery ice and then they fall and get hurt. It's a way of showing that sometimes bad things happen because of the choices people make.

Historical Background

Psalms 73 was written by Asaph, a priest and a singer in the temple, during the time of King David. The psalm reflects on the prosperity of the wicked and the trials of the righteous, questioning why evil people seem to thrive.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can be applied to situations where someone seems to be doing very well but is actually living on borrowed time or in a risky situation. For example, a business owner who ignores safety regulations might seem successful but could face disaster.

Topics

• judgment
• destruction
• prosperity
• God's sovereignty
• life choices
• righteousness

Related Verses

• Psalms 1:5
• Psalms 107:17-18
• Proverbs 23:17-18
• Matthew 7:24-27
• Romans 1:28-32

Frequently Asked Questions

Who wrote Psalms 73?

Psalms 73 was written by Asaph, who was a priest and a singer in the temple during the time of King David.

What does 'slippery places' mean?

'Slippery places' means unstable or risky situations where people can easily fall into disaster or destruction.

How is this verse relevant today?

This verse is relevant today as it reminds us that people who seem to be thriving in life can quickly fall into trouble if they are living in a risky or unstable way.

What can we learn from Psalms 73:18?

From this verse, we learn that God has the ultimate authority over life's outcomes, and that prosperity can be deceptive, leading to downfall if it's based on unstable or risky choices.