Psalms 73:12-15 God's Faithfulness Amidst Doubt

12 This is what the wicked are like—
always carefree, they increase in wealth.

13 Surely in vain have I kept my heart pure;
in vain have I washed my hands in innocence.

14 All day long I have been plagued;
I have been punished every morning.

15 If I had said, “I will speak thus,”
I would have betrayed your children.

Meaning of Psalms 73:12-15

Psalm 73:12 reveals the troubling observation that the wicked can often seem carefree and prosperous. This verse challenges us to reflect on the apparent paradox, ultimately driving us to trust in God's ultimate justice and eternal perspective. It's a call to faith, even when life's fairness is obscured.

Cross References for Psalms 73:12-15

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Hosea 12:7-8 - The merchant uses dishonest scales; he loves to defraud. Click to read the verse Hosea 12:7-8 Click to read the verse Hosea 12:7-8

Luke 12:16 - And he told them this parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced a good crop. Click to read the verse Luke 12:16 Click to read the verse Luke 12:16