Psalm 73:12

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Summary

Psalm 73:12

Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.

These

James 5:1

Prosper

Psalm 73:3

They

General references

Job 34:8

Psalm 94:19

Bible References

These

I have seen a wicked, violent man
Spreading himself like a luxuriant tree in its native soil.

“Behold, the man who would not make God his refuge,
But trusted in the abundance of his riches
And was strong in his evil desire.”

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?

“Now there was a rich man, and he habitually dressed in purple and fine linen, joyously living in splendor every day.

Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries which are coming upon you.

Prosper

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

They

From men with Your hand, O Lord,
From men of the world, whose portion is in this life,
And whose belly You fill with Your treasure;
They are satisfied with children,
And leave their abundance to their babes.

Do not trust in oppression

And do not vainly hope in robbery;
If riches increase, do not set your heart upon them.

“They will devour your harvest and your food;
They will devour your sons and your daughters;
They will devour your flocks and your herds;
They will devour your vines and your fig trees;
They will demolish with the sword your fortified cities in which you trust.

A merchant, in whose hands are false balances,
He loves to oppress.

General references

Who goes in company with the workers of iniquity,
And walks with wicked men?

When my anxious thoughts multiply within me,
Your consolations delight my soul.