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Psalms 73:3

Psalms chapter 73 · verse 3 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For I was envious at the arrogant, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For I was envious at the arrogant, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

Context

v.2But as for me, my feet were almost gone; My steps had well nigh slipped.

v.3This passage

v.4For there are no pangs in their death; But their strength is firm.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 37:1

    Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, Neither be thou envious against them that work unrighteousness.

  • Psalms 37:7

    Rest in Jehovah, and wait patiently for him: Fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, Because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.

  • Proverbs 23:17

    Let not thy heart envy sinners; Butbe thouin the fear of Jehovah all the day long:

  • Jeremiah 12:1

    Righteous art thou, O Jehovah, when I contend with thee; yet would I reason the cause with thee: wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are all they at ease that deal very treacherously?

  • Proverbs 3:31

    Envy thou not the man of violence, And choose none of his ways.

  • James 4:5

    Or think ye that the scripture speaketh in vain? Doth the spirit which he made to dwell in us long unto envying?