Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Just look at these wicked people! They're perpetually carefree as 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.
Holman Bible
They are always at ease,
and 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 Then they say, "How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?" 12 Just look at these wicked people! They're perpetually carefree as they increase their wealth. 13 I kept my heart pure for nothing and kept my hands clean from guilt.
Cross References
Psalm 52:7
"Look, here is a young man who refused to make God his strength; instead, he trusted in his great wealth and made his wickedness his strength.
Psalm 17:14
from men, LORD, by your hand from men who belong to this world, whose reward is only in this life. But as for your treasured ones, may their stomachs be full, may their children have an abundance, and may they leave wealth to their offspring.
Psalm 37:35
I once observed a wicked and oppressive person, flourishing like a green tree in native soil.
Psalm 49:6
those who put confidence in their wealth and boast about their great riches?
Psalm 62:10
Don't trust in oppression or put false hope in stealing; if you become wealthy, do not set your heart on it.
Jeremiah 5:17
"They'll devour your harvest and your food. They'll devour your sons and your daughters. They'll devour your vines and your fig trees. With their swords they'll batter down your fortified cities in which you trust.
Jeremiah 5:28
and have grown fat and sleek. There is no limit to their evil deeds. They don't argue the case of the orphan to secure justice. They don't defend the rights of the poor.
Jeremiah 12:1-2
You are righteous, LORD, even when I bring a complaint to you. But I want to discuss justice with you. Why does the way of the wicked prosper, while all who are treacherous are at ease?
Hosea 12:7-8
"Now as for the merchant, deceitful balances remain in his hand, and he loves to defraud.
Luke 16:19
"Once there was a rich man who used to dress in purple and fine linen and live in great luxury every day.
James 5:1-3
Now listen, you rich people! Cry and moan over the miseries that are overtaking you.