For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
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Verse 3 is found in chapter 73 of Psalms. Psalm 73 explicitly addresses the crisis caused by observing the prosperity of the wicked. The psalmist nearly abandons his trust because the arrogant seem to live without consequences. The turning point occurs upon entering God’s sanctuary, where he gains a different perspective on their destiny. The psalm concludes by affirming that nearness to God is the true good and that making the Lord one’s refuge enables one to proclaim his works.
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Compare Psalms 73:3 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Denn es verdroß mich der Ruhmredigen, da ich sah, daß es den Gottlosen so wohl ging.
Porque tuve envidia de los insensatos, Viendo la prosperidad de los impíos.
Porque tuve envidia de los arrogantes al ver la prosperidad de los malvados.
Car je portais envie aux insensés, En voyant le bonheur des méchants.
Perciocchè io portava invidia agl’insensati, Veggendo la prosperità degli empi.
Pois eu tinha inveja dos néscios, quando via a prosperidade dos ímpios.
因為我嫉妒狂傲的人, 我看見惡人享平安。
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