Psalms 73:12

Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 73

“Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.”Psalms 73:12

What Does Psalms 73:12 Mean?

Psalms 73:12 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 73, verse 12 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Poverty & Wealth.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Psalms 73:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Psalms 92:7“When the wicked spring as the grass, and when all the workers of iniquity do flourish; it is that they shall be destroyed for ever:”Psalms 94:19“In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.”Psalms 17:14“From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.”Psalms 52:7“Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.”Psalms 73:5“They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.”Jeremiah 5:28“They are waxen fat, they shine: yea, they overpass the deeds of the wicked: they judge not the cause, the cause of the fatherless, yet they prosper; and the right of the needy do they not judge.”Job 17:8“Upright men shall be astonied at this, and the innocent shall stir up himself against the hypocrite.”Job 34:8“Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, and walketh with wicked men.”Psalms 73:7“Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.”Ecclesiastes 8:14“There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just men, unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked men, to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also is vanity.”Hosea 12:7“He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.”Luke 12:16“And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:”Luke 16:25“But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.”Psalms 37:35“I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.”Psalms 49:6“They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;”Psalms 62:10“Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.”Jeremiah 5:17“And they shall eat up thine harvest, and thy bread, which thy sons and thy daughters should eat: they shall eat up thy flocks and thine herds: they shall eat up thy vines and thy fig trees: they shall impoverish thy fenced cities, wherein thou trustedst, with the sword.”Jeremiah 12:1“Righteous art thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of thy judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are all they happy that deal very treacherously?”Malachi 3:15“And now we call the proud happy; yea, they that work wickedness are set up; yea, they that tempt God are even delivered.”Luke 16:19“There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:”

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