Psalm 73:3

For I was envious of the arrogant
As I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

Job 21:7

“Why do the wicked still live,
Continue on, also become very powerful?

Psalm 37:1

A Psalm of David.
Do not fret because of evildoers,
Be not envious toward wrongdoers.

Righteous are You, O Lord, that I would plead my case with You;
Indeed I would discuss matters of justice with You:
Why has the way of the wicked prospered?
Why are all those who deal in treachery at ease?

Psalm 37:7

Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him;
Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way,
Because of the man who carries out wicked schemes.

Proverbs 23:17

Do not let your heart envy sinners,
But live in the fear of the Lord always.

Proverbs 3:31

Do not envy a man of violence
And do not choose any of his ways.

Proverbs 24:1

Do not be envious of evil men,
Nor desire to be with them;

James 4:5

Or do you think that the Scripture speaks to no purpose: “He jealously desires the Spirit which He has made to dwell in us”?

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Summary

Psalm 73:3

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

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Bible References

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A Psalm of David.

Do not fret because of evildoers,

Be not envious toward wrongdoers.

“Why do the wicked still live,
Continue on, also become very powerful?

Do not envy a man of violence

And do not choose any of his ways.

Do not be envious of evil men,
Nor desire to be with them;

Righteous are You, O Lord, that I would plead my case with You;

Indeed I would discuss matters of justice with You:
Why has the way of the wicked prospered?
Why are all those who deal in treachery at ease?

Or do you think that the Scripture speaks to no purpose: “He jealously desires the Spirit which He has made to dwell in us”?