Psalms 73:3

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 73:3

BSB

For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

AKJV

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

CPDV

For I was zealous over the iniquitous, seeing the peacefulness of sinners.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

For I was envious at the foolish; I shall see the peace of the unjust.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 73:3

ForIwasenviousH7065VerbatthefoolishH1984VerbwhenIsawH7200VerbtheprosperityH7965Noun MasculineofthewickedH7563Adjective

Commentary for Psalms 73:3

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

Overview of Psalms 73:3

Summary

The psalmist envies the wicked's apparent success

Event

Psalmist feels envious

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC