Psalm 73:3
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3 For I was envious of the arrogant;
I saw the prosperity of the wicked.(A)
Job 21:7
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7 Why do the wicked live on,
reach old age, and grow mighty in power?(A)
Psalm 37:7
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7 Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him;
do not fret over those who prosper in their way,
over those who carry out evil devices.(A)
Proverbs 23:17
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17 Do not let your heart envy sinners,
but always continue in the fear of the Lord.(A)
Psalm 37:1
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Psalm 37
Exhortation to Patience and Trust
Of David.
1 Do not fret because of the wicked;
do not be envious of wrongdoers,(A)
Jeremiah 12:1
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Jeremiah Complains to God
12 You will be in the right, O Lord,
when I lay charges against you,
but let me put my case to you.
Why does the way of the guilty prosper?
Why do all who are treacherous thrive?(A)
Proverbs 24:1
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24 Do not envy the wicked,
nor desire to be with them,(A)
James 4:5
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5 Or do you suppose that the scripture speaks to no purpose? Does the spirit that God caused to dwell[a] in us desire envy?(A)
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- 4.5 Other ancient authorities read the spirit that dwells
Proverbs 3:31
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31 Do not envy the violent,
and do not choose any of their ways,(A)
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