Psalms 73:3
through envy of godless braggarts, when I saw how well they fared.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
In Context
2But my feet were almost gone, my steps had nearly slipped,
4For never a pang have they, their body is sound and sleek.
Cross References
Psalms 10:5Never a season that they do not prosper; your judgments are far above out of their sight: they scoff at their foes.
Psalms 37:7In silence and patience wait on the Lord. Be not kindled to anger at those who prosper. At those who execute evil devices.
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 →