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Psalms 73:3

WEB

3For I was envious of the arrogant, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

KJV

3For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

BSB

3For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

FBV

3[+] because I was jealous of self-important peopleI saw how well the wicked were doing.

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Extra References

Job 21:7

7Why do the wicked live, become old, yes, and grow mighty in power?


Psalms 37:7

7Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him. Don’t fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.


Jeremiah 12:1

1You are righteous, LORD, when I contend with you; yet I would like to plead a case with you. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are they all at ease who deal very treacherously?


Proverbs 23:17

17Don’t let your heart envy sinners, but rather fear the LORD all day long.


Psalms 37:1

1Don’t fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness.


Proverbs 24:1

1Don’t be envious of evil men, neither desire to be with them;


Proverbs 3:31

31Don’t envy the man of violence. Choose none of his ways.


James 4:5

5Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, “The Spirit who lives in us yearns jealously”?