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Berean Standard Bible

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

Psalms 73:3

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Psalm 73 is by Asaph, a Levite musician. He begins with confidence in God's goodness but then confesses a near stumble of faith.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Because of my envy of the men of pride, when I saw the well-being of the wrongdoers.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque tuve envidia de los insensatos, viendo la prosperidad de los impíos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Porque yo envidiaba la prosperidad de los orgullosos y malvados.

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