 T'RULY God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.  Sermons on Historical Subjects - Page 110by D. Rowlands - 1870 - 304 pagesFull view - About this book
 | Missions - 1796 - 612 pages
...deeply distressed, with a view of the prosperity nfthe wicked, and the sufferings of tbe righteous : " I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked : Verily, I have cleansed my>heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency : When I thought to know... | |
 | John Hey - Emotions - 1801 - 278 pages
...expressions; " Let not thine heart envy sinners"—"neither be thou envious against the evil-doers." —" I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked." See Prov. xxiii. 17. and Psaitn xxxvii. 1, and Ixxiii. 3.—The man of a jealous turn is apt to fancy... | |
 | Ely Bates - Christian ethics - 1806 - 445 pages
...proceedings. As far me, says the Psalmist, my feet were almost gone, my steps had well nigh slipt ; for I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked *. Wisdom would therefore teach us, to direct our inquiries rather inward than outward ; instead of... | |
 | Hugh Gaston - Bible - 1807 - 550 pages
...treasure. Ps. xxxix. 6. He hcapeth up riches and knoweth not who shall gather them. . < Ixxiii. 3. I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. .. ., . Ver. 7. Their eyes stand out with fatness, they have more than their hearts could wish. - •... | |
 | Samuel Stillman - Baptists - 1808 - 426 pages
...oppressed with complicated sorrows. This circumstance perplexed the psalmist extremely : hence he said, " I was envious at the foolish when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me ; until I went into the sanctuary of God ; then... | |
 | Ezekiel Hopkins (bp. of Derry.) - 1809 - 648 pages
...servants have likewise stumbled at this stone of offence : thus, the Psalmist, Ps. Ixxiii. 2, 5. Ax for me, my feet 'were almost gone ; my steps had well...the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked : so, likewise, the Prophet Jeremiah, xii. 1 . Righteous art thou, 0 Lord, when I plead with thee ;... | |
 | 1809 - 1150 pages
...the righteous. A Psalm of Asaph. TRULY God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. 2 his life, which God giveth him under the sun. 16 H When I applied mine he 3 For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4 F' >r there are no bands... | |
 | Bible - 1809 - 556 pages
...faithful people, who, notwith. standing the evils they endure, will never consent to do any evil. Ver. 2. But as for me, my feet were almost gone : my steps had well nigh slipt.'} Time was indeed, when I, even I, who have had such long experience of his care over me, began... | |
 | Jonathan Edwards - Congregational churches - 1809 - 554 pages
...his own mind, from the consideration of the prosperity of wicked men. He tells us, ver. 2 and 3, " As for me, my feet were almost gone ; my steps had well nigh slipt. For I was envious at the foolish, when 1 saw the prosperity of the wicked." In the 4th and following... | |
 | Jonathan Edwards - Congregational churches - 1809 - 540 pages
...his own mind, from the consideration of the prosperity of wicked men. He tells us, ver. 2 and 3, " As for me, my feet were almost gone ; my steps had well nigh slipt. For I was envious at the foolish, when 1 saw the prosperity of the wicked." In the 4th and following... | |
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