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,
Become old, and become mighty in power?
Psalm 37:1
Nor be envious toward wrongdoers;
Jeremiah 12:1
Yet let me discuss issues of justice with You:
Why has the way of the wicked prospered?
Why are those who deal in treachery (deceit) at ease and thriving?
Psalm 37:7
Be still before the Lord; wait patiently for Him and entrust yourself to Him;
Do not fret (whine, agonize) 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 [who live godless lives and have no hope of salvation],
But [continue to] live in the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord day by day.
Proverbs 3:31
Do not envy a man of violence
And do not choose any of his ways.
Proverbs 24:1
Nor desire to be with them;
James 4:5
Or do you think that the Scripture says to no purpose
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I was
Nor be envious toward wrongdoers;
“Why do the wicked still live,
Become old, and become mighty in power?
Do not envy a man of violence
And do not choose any of his ways.
Nor desire to be with them;
Yet let me discuss issues of justice with You:
Why has the way of the wicked prospered?
Why are those who deal in treachery (deceit) at ease and thriving?