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A Sudden and Total Reversal
Commentators emphasize the shocking speed of the wicked's downfall. It happens "in a moment" or, as one scholar notes, "in a wink." This sudden and complete desolation is meant to awaken believers from the spiritual lethargy that comes from envying the temporary prosperity of others. Their end, not their present state, reveals the true nature of God's justice.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 73:19
18th Century
Theologian
How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! — How suddenly and unexpectedly does destruction come upon them! Nothing can …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 73:19
19th Century
Bishop
In a moment. —Literally, in a wink. (Compare In the twinkling of an eye.)
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 73:19–20
19th Century
Preacher
How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors. As a dream when one awaketh; so, O Lord, when tho…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 73:19
16th Century
Theologian
How have they been destroyed, as it were in a moment! The language of wonder in which the Psalmist exclaims greatly confirms the sentiment…
John Gill
On Psalms 73:19
17th Century
Pastor
How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment ?
&c.] Very suddenly, which is often the case of wicked men, wh…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 73:15–20
17th Century
Minister
The psalmist having shown the progress of his temptation, shows how faith and grace prevailed. He maintained respect for God's people, and with tha…