Old Testament · Poetry
Psalms 73:3
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- The Lord Will Editorial Team
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For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
About Psalms 73:3
Psalms 73:3 from Psalms speaks directly to Envy, offering wisdom drawn from the Old Testament tradition. This passage in the poetry literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
Related Verses
- Psalms 73:2
“But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.”
- Psalms 73:17
“Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end.”
- Psalms 73:25
“Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.”
- Psalms 73:26
“My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.”
- Proverbs 14:30
“A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.”
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Promises and Prayers Connected to This Verse
Divine Promises
- God Is My Portion Forever
Prayer Points
- Releasing the Comparison — Psalm 73 Prayer
How to Apply Psalms 73:3
Study Psalms 73:3 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Psalms. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of Envy. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.