Parallel Verses
World English Bible
Behold, these are the wicked. Being always at ease, they increase in riches.
New American Standard Bible
And always
King James Version
Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.
Holman Bible
They are always at ease,
and they increase their wealth.
International Standard Version
Just look at these wicked people! They're perpetually carefree as they increase their wealth.
A Conservative Version
Behold, these are the wicked, and those who always prosper. They have possessed wealth.
American Standard Version
Behold, these are the wicked; And, being alway at ease, they increase in riches.
Amplified
Behold, these are the ungodly,
Who always prosper and are at ease [in the world]; they have increased in wealth.
Bible in Basic English
Truly, such are the sinners; they do well at all times, and their wealth is increased.
Darby Translation
Behold, these are the wicked, and they prosper in the world: they heap up riches.
Julia Smith Translation
Behold, these the unjust, and they being secure of the world increased riches.
King James 2000
Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.
Lexham Expanded Bible
See, these [are the] wicked, and they increase wealth, ever carefree.
Modern King James verseion
Behold, these are the ungodly, who are at ease in the world; they increase in riches.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Lo, these are the ungodly, these prosper in the world, these have riches in possession;
NET Bible
Take a good look! This is what the wicked are like, those who always have it so easy and get richer and richer.
New Heart English Bible
Behold, these are the wicked. Being always at ease, they increase in riches.
The Emphasized Bible
Lo! these, are the lawless, Who are secure for an age, They have attained unto wealth.
Webster
Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.
Youngs Literal Translation
Lo, these are the wicked and easy ones of the age, They have increased strength.
Themes
Prosperity » Of the wicked, general references to
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
Riches » The wicked » Often increase in
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Acknowledge, though the wicked prosper
Topics
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 73:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
God's Ways Vindicated
11 They say, "How does God know? Is there knowledge in the Most High?" 12 Behold, these are the wicked. Being always at ease, they increase in riches. 13 Surely in vain I have cleansed my heart, and washed my hands in innocence,
Cross References
Psalm 52:7
"Behold, this is the man who didn't make God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness."
Psalm 17:14
from men by your hand, Yahweh, from men of the world, whose portion is in this life. You fill the belly of your cherished ones. Your sons have plenty, and they store up wealth for their children.
Psalm 37:35
I have seen the wicked in great power, spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.
Psalm 49:6
Those who trust in their wealth, and boast in the multitude of their riches --
Psalm 62:10
Don't trust in oppression. Don't become vain in robbery. If riches increase, don't set your heart on them.
Jeremiah 5:17
They shall eat up your harvest, and your bread, [which] your sons and your daughters should eat. They shall eat up your flocks and your herds. They shall eat up your vines and your fig trees. They shall beat down your fortified cities, in which you trust, with the sword.
Jeremiah 5:28
They have grown fat. They shine; yes, they excell in deeds of wickedness. They don't plead the cause, the cause of the fatherless, that they may prosper; and they don't judge the right of the needy.
Jeremiah 12:1-2
You are righteous, Yahweh, when I contend with you; yet I would reason the cause with you: why does the way of the wicked prosper? why are all they at ease who deal very treacherously?
Hosea 12:7-8
A merchant has dishonest scales in his hand. He loves to defraud.
Luke 16:19
"Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, living in luxury every day.
James 5:1-3
Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming on you.