Psalms 72:3 cpdv — For I was zealous over the iniquitous, seeing the peacefulness of sinners.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For I was zealous over the iniquitous, seeing the peacefulness of sinners. "

— Psalms 72:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 72 — Context

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A Psalm of Asaph. How good is God to Israel, to those who are upright in heart.

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But my feet were nearly moved; my steps had nearly slipped.

3

For I was zealous over the iniquitous, seeing the peacefulness of sinners.

4

For they have no respect for their death, nor do they have support in their wounds.

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They are not with the hardships of men, nor will they be scourged with men.

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Therefore, arrogance has held on to them. They have been covered with their iniquity and impiety.

Psalms 72:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 72:3 say?
Psalms 72:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For I was zealous over the iniquitous, seeing the peacefulness of sinners. ”
Where is Psalms 72:3 in the Bible?
Psalms 72:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 72, verse 3.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 72:3.
What translation should I read Psalms 72:3 in?
Psalms 72:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 72:3?
Psalms 72:3 reads (CPDV): “For I was zealous over the iniquitous, seeing the peacefulness of sinners. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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