For I was envious of the arrogant, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Parallel translations
- KJV For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
- BSB For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
- NKJV For I was envious of the boastful, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
- NASB For I was envious of the arrogant As I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
- NLT For I envied the proud when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness.
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Cross-references · 8
- Job 21:7“Why do the wicked live, become old, yes, and grow mighty in power?
- Jer 12:1You are righteous, Yahweh, when I contend with you; yet I would reason the cause with you: why does the way of the wicked prosper? why are all they at ease who deal very treacherously?
- Prov 23:17Don’t let your heart envy sinners; but rather fear Yahweh all day long.
- Ps 37:7Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don’t fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.
- Ps 37:1By David. Don’t fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness.
- Prov 24:1Don’t be envious of evil men; neither desire to be with them:
- Prov 3:31Don’t envy the man of violence. Choose none of his ways.
- Jas 4:5Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, “The Spirit who lives in us yearns jealously”?
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