Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
They are always at ease,
and they increase their wealth.
New American Standard Bible
And always
King James Version
Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.
International Standard Version
Just look at these wicked people! They're perpetually carefree as they increase their wealth.
A Conservative Version
Behold, these are the wicked, and those who always prosper. They have possessed wealth.
American Standard Version
Behold, these are the wicked; And, being alway at ease, they increase in riches.
Amplified
Behold, these are the ungodly,
Who always prosper and are at ease [in the world]; they have increased in wealth.
Bible in Basic English
Truly, such are the sinners; they do well at all times, and their wealth is increased.
Darby Translation
Behold, these are the wicked, and they prosper in the world: they heap up riches.
Julia Smith Translation
Behold, these the unjust, and they being secure of the world increased riches.
King James 2000
Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.
Lexham Expanded Bible
See, these [are the] wicked, and they increase wealth, ever carefree.
Modern King James verseion
Behold, these are the ungodly, who are at ease in the world; they increase in riches.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Lo, these are the ungodly, these prosper in the world, these have riches in possession;
NET Bible
Take a good look! This is what the wicked are like, those who always have it so easy and get richer and richer.
New Heart English Bible
Behold, these are the wicked. Being always at ease, they increase in riches.
The Emphasized Bible
Lo! these, are the lawless, Who are secure for an age, They have attained unto wealth.
Webster
Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.
World English Bible
Behold, these are the wicked. Being always at ease, they increase in riches.
Youngs Literal Translation
Lo, these are the wicked and easy ones of the age, They have increased strength.
Themes
Prosperity » Of the wicked, general references to
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
Riches » The wicked » Often increase in
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Acknowledge, though the wicked prosper
Topics
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 73:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
God's Ways Vindicated
11
Does the Most High know everything?”
They are always at ease,
and they increase their wealth.
and wash my hands in innocence for nothing?
Cross References
Psalm 52:7
who would not make God his refuge,
but trusted in the abundance of his riches,
taking refuge in his destructive behavior.”
Psalm 17:14
from men of the world
whose portion is in this life:
You fill their bellies with what You have in store;
their sons are satisfied,
and they leave their surplus to their children.
Psalm 37:35
well-rooted
Psalm 49:6
and boast of their abundant riches.
Psalm 62:10
or false hope in robbery.
If wealth increases,
pay no attention to it.
Jeremiah 5:17
They will consume your sons and your daughters.
They will consume your flocks and your herds.
They will consume your vines and your fig trees.
They will destroy with the sword
your fortified cities
Jeremiah 5:28
They have also excelled in evil matters.
They have not taken up cases,
such as the case of the fatherless, so they might prosper,
and they have not defended the rights of the needy.
Jeremiah 12:1-2
even if I bring a case against You.
Yet, I wish to contend with You:
Why does the way of the wicked prosper?
Why do all the treacherous live at ease?
Hosea 12:7-8
with dishonest scales in his hands.
Luke 16:19
James 5:1-3
Come now, you rich