Psalm 73:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

because it made me jealous to see proud and evil people and to watch them prosper.

Cross References

Job 12:6

Robbers and other godless people live safely at home and say, “God is in our hands!”

Job 17:8

People who are truly good would feel so alarmed, that they would become angry with my worthless friends.

Job 21:7

Why do evil people live so long and gain such power?

Job 24:23

God may let them feel secure, but they are never out of his sight.

Psalm 10:5

They are always successful, though they can't understand your teachings, and they keep sneering at their enemies.

Psalm 37:1

Don't be annoyed by anyone who does wrong, and don't envy them.

Psalm 37:7

Be patient and trust the LORD. Don't let it bother you when all goes well for those who do sinful things.

Proverbs 23:17

Don't be jealous of sinners, but always honour the LORD.

Proverbs 24:1

Don't be jealous of crooks or want to be their friends.

Proverbs 3:31

Don't be jealous of cruel people or follow their example.

Ecclesiastes 7:15

I have seen everything during this senseless life of mine. I have seen good citizens die for doing the right thing, and I have seen criminals live to a ripe old age.

Jeremiah 12:1

Whenever I complain to you, LORD, you are always fair. But now I have questions about your justice. Why is life easy for sinners? Why are they successful?

Malachi 3:15

See how happy those arrogant people are. Everyone who does wrong is successful, and when they put God to the test, they always get away with it.”

James 4:5

Do you doubt the Scriptures that say, “God truly cares about the Spirit he has put in us”?