Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
For I was envious of the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
New American Standard Bible
As I saw the
King James Version
For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Holman Bible
I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
International Standard Version
For I was envious of the proud when I observed the prosperity of the wicked.
American Standard Version
For I was envious at the arrogant, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Amplified
For I was envious of the arrogant
As I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Bible in Basic English
Because of my envy of the men of pride, when I saw the well-being of the wrongdoers.
Darby Translation
For I was envious at the arrogant, seeing the prosperity of the wicked.
Julia Smith Translation
For I was envious at the foolish; I shall see the peace of the unjust
King James 2000
For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Lexham Expanded Bible
because I envied the boastful [when] I saw [the] well-being of [the] wicked.
Modern King James verseion
For I was jealous of the proud, when I saw the peace of the wicked.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And why? I was grieved at the wicked, to see the ungodly in such prosperity.
NET Bible
For I envied those who are proud, as I observed the prosperity of the wicked.
New Heart English Bible
For I was envious of the arrogant, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
The Emphasized Bible
For I was envious of the boasters, At the prosperity of the lawless, used I to look.
Webster
For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
World English Bible
For I was envious of the arrogant, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Youngs Literal Translation
The peace of the wicked I see, That there are no bands at their death,
Themes
Discouragement » The prosperity of the wicked
Envy » Forbidden » Examples of
Envy » Prosperity of the wicked should not excite
Happiness » Of the wicked » Sometimes a stumbling-block to saints
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Their worldly prosperity
Happiness of the The Wicked » Sometimes a stumbling-block to saints
Murmuring » Instances of » Asaph
Prosperity » Of the wicked, general references to
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
Topics
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 73:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
God's Ways Vindicated
2 But as for me, my feet were almost gone. My steps had well nigh slipped. 3 For I was envious of the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4 For there are no pangs in their death, but their strength is firm.
Names
Cross References
Job 21:7
Why do the wicked live, become old, yea, grow mighty in power?
Psalm 37:1
Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, nor be thou envious against those who work unrighteousness.
Jeremiah 12:1
Thou are righteous, O LORD, when I contend with thee. Yet I would reason the case with thee. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are all those at ease who deal very treacherously?
Psalm 37:7
Rest in LORD, and wait patiently for him. Fret not thyself because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked devices to pass.
Proverbs 3:31
Do not envy thou the man of violence, and choose none of his ways.
Proverbs 24:1
Be not thou envious against evil men, nor desire to be with them.
James 4:5
Or think ye that the scripture says vainly, The spirit that he caused to dwell in us yearns with jealousy?