Verse 3

Because of my envy of the men of pride, when I saw the well-being of the wrongdoers.

Referenced Verses

• Job 21:7 : 7 Why is life given to the evil-doers? why do they become old and strong in power?
• Ps 37:1 : 1 <Of David.> Do not be angry because of the wrongdoers, or have envy of the workers of evil.
• Jer 12:1 : 1 You are in the right, O Lord, when I put my cause before you: still let me take up with you the question of your decisions: why does the evil-doer do well? why are the workers of deceit living in comfort?
• Ps 37:7 : 7 Take your rest in the Lord, waiting quietly for him; do not be angry because of the man who does well in his evil ways, and gives effect to his bad designs.
• Prov 23:17 : 17 Have no envy of sinners in your heart, but keep in the fear of the Lord all through the day;
• Prov 24:1 : 1 Have no envy for evil men, or any desire to be with them:
• Jas 4:5 : 5 Or does it seem to you that it is for nothing that the holy Writings say, The spirit which God put into our hearts has a strong desire for us?
• Prov 3:31 : 31 Have no envy of the violent man, or take any of his ways as an example.