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Psalms 73:3
Psalms 73:3 is verse 3 of Psalms chapter 73, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
King James Version
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.
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Psalms 73:1–5 · Berean Standard Bible
1 Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.
2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped.
3 For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
4 They have no struggle in their death; their bodies are well-fed.
5 They are free of the burdens others carry; they are not afflicted like other men.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Psalms 37:1Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong.
Psalms 37:7Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.
Job 21:7Why do the wicked live on, growing old and increasing in power?
Proverbs 3:31Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways;
Proverbs 24:1Do not envy wicked men or desire their company;
Jeremiah 12:1Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead before You. Yet about Your judgments I wish to contend with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease?
James 4:5Or do you think the Scripture says without reason that the Spirit He caused to dwell in us yearns with envy?