Verse 3

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

Referenced Verses

• Job 21:7 : 7 Wherefore do the wicked live, Become old, yea, wax mighty in power?
• Ps 37:1 : 1 [[ A Psalm] of David]. Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, Neither be thou envious against them that work unrighteousness.
• Jer 12:1 : 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?
• Ps 37:7 : 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.
• Prov 23:17 : 17 Let not thy heart envy sinners; But [be thou] in the fear of Jehovah all the day long:
• Prov 24:1 : 1 Be not thou envious against evil men; Neither desire to be with them:
• Jas 4:5 : 5 Or think ye that the scripture speaketh in vain? Doth the spirit which he made to dwell in us long unto envying?
• Prov 3:31 : 31 Envy thou not the man of violence, And choose none of his ways.