Psalms 73:18
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse from Psalms describes how God places people in unstable situations and ultimately brings them to destruction. The speaker is lamenting the fate of those who have been set up for failure.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine walking on ice. It's very slippery and you can easily fall. This verse is like saying God puts some people on slippery ice and then they fall and get hurt. It's a way of showing that sometimes bad things happen because of the choices people make.
歴史的背景
Psalms 73 was written by Asaph, a priest and a singer in the temple, during the time of King David. The psalm reflects on the prosperity of the wicked and the trials of the righteous, questioning why evil people seem to thrive.
今日への適用
In modern times, this verse can be applied to situations where someone seems to be doing very well but is actually living on borrowed time or in a risky situation. For example, a business owner who ignores safety regulations might seem successful but could face disaster.