Psalms 73:3
For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 73 connects to 8 cross-references. An Asaph wisdom psalm wrestling with the prosperity of the wicked: the psalmist nearly stumbled when he saw the arrogant without trouble and fat with food. Only when he entered the sanctuary of God did he understand their end. The …
Other Translations
For I was envious at the arrogant, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
The peace of the wicked I see, That there are no bands at their death,
Because of my envy of the men of pride, when I saw the well-being of the wrongdoers.
Cross References
Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, …
Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long.
Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.
Righteous art thou, O Lord, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of thy judgments: Wherefore …
Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?