Psalms 73:3
For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
In Context
2But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped.
4They have no struggle in their death; their bodies are well-fed.
Cross References
Job 12:6The tents of robbers are safe, and those who provoke God are secure—those who carry their god in their hands.
Job 21:7Why do the wicked live on, growing old and increasing in power?
Psalms 10:5He is secure in his ways at all times; Your lofty judgments are far from him; he sneers at all his foes.
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.
Proverbs 23:17Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.
Ecclesiastes 7:15In my futile life I have seen both of these: A righteous man perishing in his righteousness, and a wicked man living long in his wickedness.
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 →