Malachi 3:15

And now we call the proud happy; yea, they that work wickedness are set up; yea, they that tempt God are even delivered.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Malachi 3:15

BSB

So now we call the arrogant blessed. Not only do evildoers prosper, they even test God and escape.'"

AKJV

And now we call the proud happy; yes, they that work wickedness are set up; yes, they that tempt God are even delivered.

CPDV

Therefore, we now call the arrogant blessed, as if those who work impiety have been built up, and as if they have tempted God and been saved."

ERV

And now we call the proud happy; yea, they that work wickedness are built up; yea, they tempt God, and are delivered.

NHEB

Now we call the proud blessed; indeed, evildoers prosper. They even tempt God and escape.'

SMT

And now we pronounce the proud happy; also they working injustice were built up; also they tried Jehovah and they will be delivered.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Malachi 3:15

AndnowwecallH833VerbtheproudH2086Noun Masculine happyH833VerbyeatheythatworkH6213Verb wickednessH7564Noun FemininearesetupH1129VerbyeatheythattemptH974Verb GodH430Noun MasculineareevendeliveredH4422Verb

Commentary for Malachi 3:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Malachi 3:15

Summary

Wicked prosper while righteous suffer apparent disadvantage

Event

Observation of unequal fates

Estimated Time Period

c. 430 BC