Verse 3

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

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;