16 When I tried to understand all this,

it troubled me deeply

17 till I entered the sanctuary of God;

then I understood their final destiny.

16 When I thought to know this,

It was too painful for me;

17 Until I went into the sanctuary of God;

Then understood I their end.

16 So I tried to understand why the wicked prosper.

But what a difficult task it is!

17 Then I went into your sanctuary, O God,

and I finally understood the destiny of the wicked.

16 When I thought how to understand this,

It was too painful for me—

17 Until I went into the sanctuary of God;

Then I understood their end.

16 I tried to understand all this,

but it was too hard for me to see

17 until I went to the Temple of God.

Then I understood what will happen to them.

16 When I thought how I might know this,

It was too painful for me;

17 Until I went into the sanctuary of God,

And considered their latter end.

16 When I thought to be able to know this, it was a grievous task in mine eyes; 17 Until I went into the sanctuaries of •God; then understood I their end.

16 But when I tried to understand this, 

it was too difficult for me. 

17 Only when I came into God’s holy place 

did I ⸤finally⸥ understand what would happen to them. 

16 When I tried to understand all this,

it seemed hopeless

17 until I entered God’s sanctuary.

Then I understood their destiny.

16 But when I thought how to understand this,

it seemed to me a wearisome task,

17 until I went into the sanctuary of God;

then I perceived their end.

16 When I thought about how to understand this,

it was troubling in my eyes

17 until I went into the sanctuary of God.

Then I understood their fate.

16 I tried to understand it all.

But it was more than I could handle.

17 It troubled me until I entered God’s temple.

Then I understood what will happen to bad people in the end.

16 When I pondered to understand this,

It was troublesome in my sight

17 Until I came into the sanctuary of God;

Then I perceived their end.