until I went into the sanctuary of God; then I understood their end.
For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he may gain much, when God takes away his soul?
The unfolding of Your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.
Your testimonies also are my delight and my counselors.
One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple.
So I have looked upon You in the sanctuary, beholding Your power and Your glory.
Your way, O God, is holy; what god is great like our God?
But You, O Lord, are on high forever.
The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority; and My people love to have it so. Yet what will you do in the end?
“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This night your soul will be required of you. Then whose will those things be which you have provided?’