New American Standard Bible 1995
Psalms 73:12
Psalms 73:12 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.
- New International Version (NIV)This is what the wicked are like— always free of care, they go on amassing wealth.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Behold, these are the wicked; always at ease, they increase in riches.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Behold, these are the ungodly, Who are always at ease; They increase in riches.
Context of Psalms 73:12
10Therefore his people return to this place, And waters of abundance are drunk by them. 11They say, “How does God know? And is there knowledge with the Most High?” Behold, these are the wicked; And always at ease, they have increased in wealth. 13Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure And washed my hands in innocence; 14For I have been stricken all day long And chastened every morning.
Read all of Psalms 73Psalms 73:12 word by word
הִנֵּה־אֵ֥לֶּה רְשָׁעִ֑ים וְשַׁלְוֵ֥י ע֝וֹלָ֗ם הִשְׂגּוּ־חָֽיִל׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 73:12
- Psalms 37:35I have seen a wicked, violent man Spreading himself like a luxuriant tree in its native soil.
- Psalms 52:7“Behold, the man who would not make God his refuge, But trusted in the abundance of his riches And was strong in his evil desire.”
- Jeremiah 12:1Righteous are You, O Lord, that I would plead my case with You; Indeed I would discuss matters of justice with You: Why has the way of the wicked prospered? Why are all those who deal in treachery at ease?
- Luke 16:19“Now there was a rich man, and he habitually dressed in purple and fine linen, joyously living in splendor every day.
- James 5:1Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries which are coming upon you.
- Psalms 73:3For I was envious of the arrogant As I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
- Psalms 17:14From men with Your hand, O Lord, From men of the world, whose portion is in this life, And whose belly You fill with Your treasure; They are satisfied with children, And leave their abundance to their babes.
- Psalms 62:10Do not trust in oppression And do not vainly hope in robbery; If riches increase, do not set your heart upon them.
- Jeremiah 5:17They will devour your harvest and your food; They will devour your sons and your daughters; They will devour your flocks and your herds; They will devour your vines and your fig trees; They will demolish with the sword your fortified cities in which you trust.
- Hosea 12:7A merchant, in whose hands are false balances, He loves to oppress.
Commentaries on Psalms 73:12
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 12These are the ungodly - The people still speak. It is the ungodly that prosper, the irreligious and profane.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 12Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world - This is also to be understood as the language of the good man perplexed and embarrassed by the fact that the wicked are prosperous and happy. The meaning is, “Lo, these are wicked people - people of undoubted depravity; they are people who live regardless of God; and yet they are peaceful, tranquil, happy, prospered.” This was one of the facts which so much embarrassed the psalmist. If there had…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4-12The psalmist gives an exaggerated picture of the happiness of the wicked (compare Psalm 1).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 10-1210-12. Hence God's people are confounded, turned hither (or back) and thither, perplexed with doubts of God's knowledge and care, and filled with sorrow.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 73
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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