Psalms 73:18 Meaning and Explanation
“Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God places the wicked on an unstable foundation that leads inevitably to their downfall.
The Context of Psalms 73:18
God's active placement of the wicked on the path to judgment.
What Does Psalms 73:18 Mean?
Now Asaph perceives God's actual governance: the wicked are not blessed but positioned on ground that cannot hold. Their prosperity is built on illusion, a foundation of ice. God's hand is in this—he has set them there.
The 'slippery places' are not accident but design. Each step the wicked take slides them further toward ruin. What looked like ascent was descent all along.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 73:18
What does Psalms 73:18 mean?
God places the wicked on an unstable foundation that leads inevitably to their downfall.
What is the context of Psalms 73:18?
God's active placement of the wicked on the path to judgment.