Psalms 73:12
Truly, such are the sinners; they do well at all times, and their wealth is increased.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.
In Context
11And they say, How will the Lord see this? is there knowledge in the Most High?
13As for me, I have made my heart clean to no purpose, washing my hands in righteousness;
Cross References
Psalms 37:35I have seen the evil-doer in great power, covering the earth like a great tree.
Psalms 52:7\52:5\But God will put an end to you for ever; driving you out from your tent, uprooting you from the land of the living. (Selah.)
Jeremiah 5:17They will take all the produce of your fields, which would have been food for your sons and your daughters: they will take your flocks and your herds: they will take all your vines and your fig-trees: and with the sword they will make waste your walled towns in which you put your faith.
Jeremiah 12:1You are in the right, O Lord, when I put my cause before you: still let me take up with you the question of your decisions: why does the evil-doer do well? why are the workers of deceit living in comfort?
Luke 16:19Now there was a certain man of great wealth, who was dressed in fair clothing of purple and delicate linen, and was shining and glad every day.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 73:2-15
God's Goodness to His People; Unsanctified Prosperity. 1 Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. 2 But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. 3 For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4 For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm. 5 They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men. 6 Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment. 7… Read the whole commentary →