Psalm 73:3

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

For I was envious of the arrogant, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

Cross References

Job 12:6

The tents of robbers are at peace, and those who provoke God are secure, who bring their god in their hand.

Job 17:8

Upright men are appalled at this, and the innocent stirs himself up against the godless.

Job 21:7

Why do the wicked live, reach old age, and grow mighty in power?

Job 24:23

He gives them security, and they are supported; and his eyes are upon their ways.

Psalm 10:5

His ways prosper at all times; thy judgments are on high, out of his sight; as for all his foes, he puffs at them.

Psalm 37:1

Fret not yourself because of the wicked, be not envious of wrongdoers!

Psalm 37:7

Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over him who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices!

Proverbs 23:17

Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the Lord all the day.

Proverbs 24:1

Be not envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them;

Proverbs 3:31

Do not envy a man of violence and do not choose any of his ways;

Ecclesiastes 7:15

In my vain life I have seen everything; there is a righteous man who perishes in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man who prolongs his life in his evil-doing.

Jeremiah 12:1

Righteous art thou, O Lord, when I complain to thee; yet I would plead my case before thee. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all who are treacherous thrive?

Malachi 3:15

Henceforth we deem the arrogant blessed; evildoers not only prosper but when they put God to the test they escape.’ ”

James 4:5

Or do you suppose it is in vain that the scripture says, “He yearns jealously over the spirit which he has made to dwell in us”?