Psalms 73:7
“Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.”
Psalms 73:7 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Their iniquity hath come forth, as it were from fatness: they have passed into the affection of the heart.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Their eyes stand out with fatness: They have more than heart could wish.
- DARBYDarby
- Their eyes stand out from fatness, they exceed the imaginations of their heart:
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Their eyes bulge with fat. Their minds pass the limits of conceit.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Their eye hath come out from fat. The imaginations of the heart transgressed;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Their eyes bulge with fatness; they have more than their hearts could wish.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Their eyes bulge with fatness; they have more than their hearts could wish.
Context: Psalms 73
5They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.
6Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.
7Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.
8They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily.
9They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the earth.
About Psalms 73: Wrestling with Envy and Doubt
Psalm 73 is a beautiful yet raw expression of the struggles involved in trying to maintain faith in God amidst the temptations of envy and doubt. The author, Asaph, admits to feeling jealous of the apparent success and lack of consequences of the wicked while he himself has suffered for remaining faithful to God. However, he ultimately realizes that God is his true treasure and that following Him will lead to eternal satisfaction.
Commentary
This psalm is a powerful reminder that faith is not always easy, and that even the strongest believers can sometimes get discouraged and envious. Asaph's candid admission of his struggles is refreshing and reassuring, for it shows that we are not alone in our doubts and temptations. More importantly, it shows that God is gracious and faithful, and that He will never abandon us or let us down. As we read this psalm, let us take heart and be reminded that our ultimate reward is not in earthly success, but in the eternal joy of being in the presence of God.