Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches. Treasury of Scripture these Psalm 37:35 I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. Psalm 52:7 See, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches... Jeremiah 12:1,2 Righteous are you, O LORD, when I plead with you: yet let me talk with you of your judgments: Why does the way of the wicked prosper... Luke 16:19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: James 5:1-3 Go to now, you rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come on you... prosper Psalm 73:3 For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. they Psalm 17:14 From men which are your hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life... Psalm 62:10 Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart on them. Jeremiah 5:17,28 And they shall eat up your harvest, and your bread, which your sons and your daughters should eat... Hosea 12:7,8 He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loves to oppress...
Context Surely God is Good to Israel
1Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. 2But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well near slipped. 3For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm. 5They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men. 6Therefore pride compasses them about as a chain; violence covers them as a garment. 7Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish. 8They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily. 9They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walks through the earth. 10Therefore his people return here: and waters of a full cup are wrung out to them. 11And they say, How does God know? and is there knowledge in the most High? 12Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches. 13Truly I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocence. 14For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning. 15If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend against the generation of your children. 16When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me; 17Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end. 18Surely you did set them in slippery places: you cast them down into destruction. 19How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors. 20As a dream when one wakes; so, O Lord, when you wake, you shall despise their image. 21Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins. 22So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before you. 23Nevertheless I am continually with you: you have held me by my right hand. 24You shall guide me with your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. 25Whom have I in heaven but you? and there is none on earth that I desire beside you. 26My flesh and my heart fails: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. 27For, see, they that are far from you shall perish: you have destroyed all them that go a whoring from you. 28But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all your works. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
Behold, these are the wicked; And, being alway at ease, they increase in riches.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Behold these are sinners; and yet abounding in the world they have obtained riches.
Darby Bible Translation
Behold, these are the wicked, and they prosper in the world: they heap up riches.
King James Bible
Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.
Young's Literal Translation
Lo, these are the wicked and easy ones of the age, They have increased strength.
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