Psalms 73:3

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For I envied those who are proud, as I observed the prosperity of the wicked.

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Referenced Verses

  • Job 21:7 : 7 The Wicked Prosper“Why do the wicked go on living, grow old, even increase in power?
  • Ps 37:1 : 1 By David. Do not fret when wicked men seem to succeed! Do not envy evildoers!
  • Jer 12:1 : 1 LORD, you have always been fair whenever I have complained to you. However, I would like to speak with you about the disposition of justice. Why are wicked people successful? Why do all dishonest people have such easy lives?
  • Ps 37:7 : 7 Wait patiently for the LORD! Wait confidently for him! Do not fret over the apparent success of a sinner, a man who carries out wicked schemes!
  • Prov 23:17 : 17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but rather be zealous in fearing the LORD all the time.
  • Prov 24:1 : 1 Do not envy evil people, do not desire to be with them;
  • Jas 4:5 : 5 Or do you think the scripture means nothing when it says,“The spirit that God caused to live within us has an envious yearning”?
  • Prov 3:31 : 31 Do not envy a violent man, and do not choose any of his ways;

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  • Ps 73:2
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    2But as for me, my feet almost slipped; my feet almost slid out from under me.

  • Ps 73:12-13
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    12Take a good look! This is what the wicked are like, those who always have it so easy and get richer and richer.

    13I concluded,“Surely in vain I have kept my motives pure and maintained a pure lifestyle.

  • Job 5:2-3
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    2For wrath kills the foolish person, and anger slays the silly one.

    3I myself have seen the fool taking root, but suddenly I cursed his place of residence.

  • Ps 52:6-7
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    6When the godly see this, they will be filled with awe, and will mock the evildoer, saying:

    7“Look, here is the man who would not make God his protector! He trusted in his great wealth and was confident about his plans to destroy others.”

  • Ps 10:2-3
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    2The wicked arrogantly chase the oppressed; the oppressed are trapped by the schemes the wicked have dreamed up.

    3Yes, the wicked man boasts because he gets what he wants; the one who robs others curses and rejects the LORD.

  • Prov 24:19
    74%

    19Do not fret because of evil people or be envious of wicked people,

  • Ps 37:1
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    1By David. Do not fret when wicked men seem to succeed! Do not envy evildoers!

  • Ps 36:1-3
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    1For the music director; written by the LORD’s servant, David; an oracle. An evil man is rebellious to the core. He does not fear God,

    2for he is too proud to recognize and give up his sin.

    3The words he speaks are sinful and deceitful; he does not care about doing what is wise and right.

  • Ps 37:35
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    35I have seen ruthless evil men growing in influence, like a green tree grows in its native soil.

  • Prov 24:1
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    1Do not envy evil people, do not desire to be with them;

  • Ps 73:16-17
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    16When I tried to make sense of this, it was troubling to me.

    17Then I entered the precincts of God’s temple, and understood the destiny of the wicked.

  • Ps 112:10
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    10When the wicked see this, they will worry; they will grind their teeth in frustration and melt away; the desire of the wicked will perish.

  • Prov 27:4
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    4Wrath is cruel and anger is overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?

  • Ps 73:21-22
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    21Yes, my spirit was bitter, and my insides felt sharp pain.

    22I was ignorant and lacked insight; I was as senseless as an animal before you.

  • Ps 37:32
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    32Evil men set an ambush for the godly and try to kill them.

  • Job 10:3
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    3Is it good for you to oppress, to despise the work of your hands, while you smile on the schemes of the wicked?

  • Ps 73:7-8
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    7Their prosperity causes them to do wrong; their thoughts are sinful.

    8They mock and say evil things; they proudly threaten violence.

  • Eccl 3:16
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    16The Problem of Injustice and Oppression I saw something else on earth: In the place of justice, there was wickedness, and in the place of fairness, there was wickedness.

  • Prov 11:23
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    23The desire of the righteous is only good, but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

  • Eccl 7:15
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    15Exceptions to the Law of Retribution During the days of my fleeting life I have seen both of these things: Sometimes a righteous person dies prematurely in spite of his righteousness, and sometimes a wicked person lives long in spite of his evil deeds.

  • Prov 23:17
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    17Do not let your heart envy sinners, but rather be zealous in fearing the LORD all the time.

  • Job 3:14
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    14with kings and counselors of the earth who built for themselves places now desolate,

  • Ps 37:12
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    12Evil men plot against the godly and viciously attack them.

  • Ps 73:4
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    4For they suffer no pain; their bodies are strong and well-fed.

  • Job 21:7
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    7The Wicked Prosper“Why do the wicked go on living, grow old, even increase in power?

  • Job 31:29
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    29If I have rejoiced over the misfortune of my enemy or exulted because calamity found him–

  • Prov 3:31
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    31Do not envy a violent man, and do not choose any of his ways;

  • Prov 19:3
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    3A person’s folly subverts his way, and his heart rages against the LORD.

  • Eccl 2:15
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    15So I thought to myself,“The fate of the fool will happen even to me! Then what did I gain by becoming so excessively wise?” So I lamented to myself,“The benefits of wisdom are ultimately meaningless!”

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    17I was angry because of their sinful greed; I attacked them and angrily rejected them, yet they remained disobedient and stubborn.

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    158I take note of the treacherous and despise them, because they do not keep your instructions.

  • Ps 49:5
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    5Why should I be afraid in times of trouble, when the sinful deeds of deceptive men threaten to overwhelm me?

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    4Labor Motivated by Envy Then I considered all the skillful work that is done: Surely it is nothing more than competition between one person and another. This also is profitless– like chasing the wind.

  • Eccl 8:10
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    10Contradictions to the Law of Retribution Not only that, but I have seen the wicked approaching and entering the temple, and as they left the holy temple, they boasted in the city that they had done so. This also is an enigma.

  • Job 27:7
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    7The Condition of the Wicked“May my enemy be like the wicked, my adversary like the unrighteous.

  • Job 34:8
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    8He goes about in company with evildoers, he goes along with wicked men.

  • Mal 3:15
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    15So now we consider the arrogant to be happy; indeed, those who practice evil are successful. In fact, those who challenge God escape!’”

  • Prov 18:3
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    3When a wicked person arrives, contempt shows up with him, and with shame comes a reproach.

  • Ps 94:3
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    3O LORD, how long will the wicked, how long will the wicked celebrate?

  • Jer 12:1
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    1LORD, you have always been fair whenever I have complained to you. However, I would like to speak with you about the disposition of justice. Why are wicked people successful? Why do all dishonest people have such easy lives?

  • Job 31:25
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    25if I have rejoiced because of the extent of my wealth, or because of the great wealth my hand had gained,