16. When I tried to understand all this,it troubled me deeply
17. till I entered the sanctuary of God;then I understood their final destiny.
18. Surely you place them on slippery ground;you cast them down to ruin.
19. How suddenly are they destroyed,completely swept away by terrors!
20. They are like a dream when one awakes;when you arise, Lord,you will despise them as fantasies.
21. When my heart was grievedand my spirit embittered,
22. I was senseless and ignorant;I was a brute beast before you.
23. Yet I am always with you;you hold me by my right hand.
24. You guide me with your counsel,and afterwards you will take me into glory.
25. Whom have I in heaven but you?And earth has nothing I desire besides you.