Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
New American Standard Bible
As I saw the
King James Version
For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
International Standard Version
For I was envious of the proud when I observed the prosperity of the wicked.
A Conservative Version
For I was envious of the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
American Standard Version
For I was envious at the arrogant, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Amplified
For I was envious of the arrogant
As I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Bible in Basic English
Because of my envy of the men of pride, when I saw the well-being of the wrongdoers.
Darby Translation
For I was envious at the arrogant, seeing the prosperity of the wicked.
Julia Smith Translation
For I was envious at the foolish; I shall see the peace of the unjust
King James 2000
For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Lexham Expanded Bible
because I envied the boastful [when] I saw [the] well-being of [the] wicked.
Modern King James verseion
For I was jealous of the proud, when I saw the peace of the wicked.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And why? I was grieved at the wicked, to see the ungodly in such prosperity.
NET Bible
For I envied those who are proud, as I observed the prosperity of the wicked.
New Heart English Bible
For I was envious of the arrogant, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
The Emphasized Bible
For I was envious of the boasters, At the prosperity of the lawless, used I to look.
Webster
For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
World English Bible
For I was envious of the arrogant, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Youngs Literal Translation
The peace of the wicked I see, That there are no bands at their death,
Themes
Discouragement » The prosperity of the wicked
Envy » Forbidden » Examples of
Envy » Prosperity of the wicked should not excite
Happiness » Of the wicked » Sometimes a stumbling-block to saints
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Their worldly prosperity
Happiness of the The Wicked » Sometimes a stumbling-block to saints
Murmuring » Instances of » Asaph
Prosperity » Of the wicked, general references to
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Put in slippery places
Topics
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 73:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
God's Ways Vindicated
2
my steps nearly went astray.
I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
and their bodies are well fed.
Names
Cross References
Job 21:7
growing old and becoming powerful?
Psalm 37:1
Davidic.
do not envy those who do wrong.
Jeremiah 12:1
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?
Psalm 37:7
do not be agitated by one who prospers in his way,
by the man who carries out evil plans.
Proverbs 23:17
instead, always fear the Lord.
Proverbs 3:31
or choose any of his ways;
Proverbs 24:1
or desire to be with them,
James 4:5
Or do you think it’s without reason the Scripture says that the Spirit who lives in us yearns jealously?