Psalms 73:12
Behold, these are the wicked—always carefree as they increase their wealth.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.
In Context
11The wicked say, “How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?”
13Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure; in innocence I have washed my hands.
Cross References
Psalms 37:35I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree,
Psalms 52:7“Look at the man who did not make God his refuge, but trusted in the abundance of his wealth and strengthened himself by destruction.”
Jeremiah 5:17They will devour your harvest and food; they will consume your sons and daughters; they will eat up your flocks and herds; they will feed on your vines and fig trees. With the sword they will destroy the fortified cities in which you trust.”
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?
Luke 16:19Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor.
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 →