Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
For I was envious of the proud when I observed 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.
A Conservative Version
For I was envious of the arrogant when I saw 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 Now as for me, my feet nearly stumbled, as I almost lost my step. 3 For I was envious of the proud when I observed the prosperity of the wicked. 4 For there is no struggle at their deaths, and their bodies are healthy.
Names
Cross References
Job 21:7
"Why do the wicked live to reach old age and increase in power and wealth, too?
Psalm 37:1
Don't be angry because of those who do evil, do not be jealous because of those who commit iniquity.
Jeremiah 12:1
You are righteous, LORD, even when I bring a complaint to you. But I want to discuss justice with you. Why does the way of the wicked prosper, while all who are treacherous are at ease?
Psalm 37:7
Be silent in the LORD's presence and wait patiently for him. Don't be angry because of the one whose way prospers or the one who implements evil schemes.
Proverbs 23:17
Never let yourself envy sinners; instead, remain in fear of the LORD every day,
Proverbs 3:31
Do not envy a violent man, and do not emulate his lifestyle.
Proverbs 24:1
Don't be envious of wicked men or wish you were with them,
James 4:5
Or do you think the Scripture means nothing when it says that the Spirit that God caused to live in us jealously yearns for us?