Psalms 73:3
For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
BSB
ASV
For I was envious at the arrogant, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
KJV
For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
For I was envious at the foolish. "The foolish" is the generic title of all the wicked: they are beyond all others fools, and he must be a fool who envies fools. Some read it, "the proud:" and, indeed, these, by their ostentation, invite envy, and many a mind which is out of gear spiritually, becomes infected with that wasting disease. It is a pitiful thing that an heir of heaven should have to confess "I was envious, "but worse still that he should have to put it, "I was envious at the foolish."
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Psalms 37:1Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong.
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Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.
Do not fret over evildoers, and do not be envious of the wicked.
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Psalms 37:7Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.
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Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.
Rest in God alone, O my soul, for my hope comes from Him.
You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.
The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.