Psalm 73:3

New International Reader's Version

I saw that proud and sinful people were doing well. And I began to long for what they had.

Cross References

Job 12:6

Why doesn’t anyone bother the tents of robbers? Why do those who make God angry remain secure? They are in God’s hands!

Job 17:8

People who claim to be honest are shocked when they see me. Those who think they haven’t sinned are stirred up against me. They think I’m ungodly.

Job 21:7

Why do sinful people keep on living? The older they grow, the richer they get.

Job 24:23

God might let them rest and feel secure. But his eyes see how they live.

Psalm 10:5

Everything always goes well for him. So he is proud. He doesn’t want to have anything to do with God’s laws. He makes fun of all his enemies.

Psalm 37:1

Don’t be upset because of sinful people. Don’t be jealous of those who do wrong.

Psalm 37:7

Be still and wait patiently for the Lord to act. Don’t be upset when other people succeed. Don’t be upset when they carry out their evil plans.

Proverbs 23:17

Do not long for what sinners have. But always show great respect for the Lord.

Proverbs 24:1

Do not want what evil people have. Don’t long to be with them.

Proverbs 3:31

Don’t be jealous of a person who hurts others. Don’t choose any of their ways.

Ecclesiastes 7:15

In my meaningless life here’s what I’ve seen. I’ve seen godly people dying even though they are godly. And I’ve seen sinful people living a long time even though they are sinful.

Jeremiah 12:1

Lord, when I bring a matter to you, you always do what is right. But now I would like to speak with you about whether you are being fair. Why are sinful people successful? Why do those who can’t be trusted have an easy life?

Malachi 3:15

But now we call proud people blessed. Things go well with those who do what is evil. And God doesn’t even punish those who test him.’ ”

James 4:5

Don’t you know what Scripture says? God wants the spirit in us to belong only to him. God caused this spirit to live in us. Don’t you think Scripture has a reason for saying this?