When you see evil people prosper

“For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.” (Psalm 73:3 ESV)

Always be zealous for the fear of the LORD

“Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the LORD.” (Prov. 23:17 NIV)

Do not choose any of their ways

“Do not envy the violent or choose any of their ways.” (Prov. 30:31 NIV)

Therefore…

“Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.” (Psalm 37:7 NLT)

“Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away.” (Psalm 37:1-2 NIV)

“That the triumphing of the wicked is short, And the joy of the godless momentary?” (Job 20:5 NASB)

“Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. For “Whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit; let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” (1 Peter 3:8-12 ESV)

 Quotes:

 “The wicked exist in this world either to be converted or that through them the good may exercise patience. - Saint Augustine

 “The riches of His free grace cause me daily to triumph over all the temptations of the wicked one, who is very vigilant, and seeks all occasions to disturb me.” - George Whitefield