Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Then, I was too stupid and didn't realize I was acting like a wild animal with you.
New American Standard Bible
I was like
King James Version
So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee.
Holman Bible
I was an unthinking animal toward You.
A Conservative Version
So I was brutish, and ignorant. I was a beast before thee.
American Standard Version
So brutish was I, and ignorant; I was as a beast before thee.
Amplified
Then I was senseless and ignorant;
I was like a beast before You.
Bible in Basic English
As for me, I was foolish, and without knowledge; I was like a beast before you.
Darby Translation
Then I was brutish and knew nothing; I was as a beast with thee.
Julia Smith Translation
And I stupid, and I shall not know, and I was a beast with thee.
King James 2000
So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before you.
Lexham Expanded Bible
then I was brutish and ignorant. With you I was [like] the beasts.
Modern King James verseion
So foolish was I, and I did not know; I was like a beast before You.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
So foolish was I, and ignorant, even as it were a beast before thee.
NET Bible
I was ignorant and lacked insight; I was as senseless as an animal before you.
New Heart English Bible
I was so senseless and ignorant. I was a brute beast before you.
The Emphasized Bible
But, I, was brutish, and could not perceive, Like the beasts, had I become before thee.
Webster
So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee.
World English Bible
I was so senseless and ignorant. I was a brute beast before you.
Youngs Literal Translation
And I am brutish, and do not know. A beast I have been with Thee.
Themes
Beasts » Described as » Devoid of understanding
Ignorance » Man's » Brevity of life limits knowledge
Man » Ignorance of » Brevity of life limits knowledge
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 73:22
Verse Info
Context Readings
God's Ways Vindicated
21 When I chose to be bitter I was emotionally pained. 22 Then, I was too stupid and didn't realize I was acting like a wild animal with you. 23 But now I am always with you, for you keep holding my right hand.
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 92:6
A stupid man doesn't know, and a fool can't comprehend this:
Ecclesiastes 3:18
"As for human beings," I told myself, "God puts them to the test, that they might see themselves as mere animals."
Psalm 49:10
Indeed, he will see wise people die; the stupid and the senseless will meet their doom and leave their wealth to others.
Job 18:3
Why do you think we're like dumb animals? Do you think we're stupid?
Psalm 32:9
Don't be like a horse or mule, without understanding. They are held in check by a bit and bridle in their mouths; otherwise they will not remain near you.
Psalm 69:5
God, you know my sins, and my guilt is not hidden from you.
Proverbs 30:2
Surely I am beyond the senselessness of any man; I do not perceive things the way human beings do.
Isaiah 1:3
The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master's feeding trough, but Israel doesn't know, and my people don't understand.