17. Then I went into your sanctuary, O God,and I finally understood the destiny of the wicked.
18. Truly, you put them on a slippery pathand send them sliding over the cliff to destruction.
19. In an instant they are destroyed,completely swept away by terrors.
20. When you arise, O Lord,you will laugh at their silly ideasas a person laughs at dreams in the morning.
21. Then I realized that my heart was bitter,and I was all torn up inside.
22. I was so foolish and ignorant—I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you.
23. Yet I still belong to you;you hold my right hand.
24. You guide me with your counsel,leading me to a glorious destiny.
25. Whom have I in heaven but you?I desire you more than anything on earth.