Psalms 73:22
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I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before You.
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I said to myself, “As for the sons of men, God tests them so that they may see for themselves that they are but beasts.”
A senseless man does not know, and a fool does not understand,
The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s manger, but Israel does not know; My people do not understand.”
For it is clear that wise men die, and the foolish and the senseless both perish and leave their wealth to others.
Do not be like the horse or mule, which have no understanding; they must be controlled with bit and bridle to make them come to you.
Surely I am the most ignorant of men, and I lack the understanding of a man.
Why are we regarded as cattle, as stupid in your sight?
You know my folly, O God, and my guilt is not hidden from You.