Psalm 73:7

Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.

Cross-references

Psalm 73:12 Parallel

Psalm 73:12 summarizes the wicked's carefree wealth — the outcome of the callous hearts described in verse 7 within the same psalm.

Psalm 17:10 Parallel

Psalm 17:10 uses the same 'callous hearts' (or 'fat') imagery for the wicked who speak arrogantly — reinforcing the description here.

Psalm 17:14 Parallel

Psalm 17:14 speaks of the wicked whose 'reward is in this life' and whose bellies are filled — echoing the prosperity and physical indulgence here.

Psalm 119:70 contrasts the wicked's 'callous hearts' (fat as grease) with the psalmist's delight in God's law — deepening the moral contrast.

Psalm 22:29 Parallel

In Psalm 22:29, 'all the fat ones of the earth' refers to the prosperous who worship — same Hebrew idiom for the wealthy and self-sufficient.

Psalm 52:7 Parallel

In Psalm 52:7, the man who trusts in riches rather than God is condemned — directly parallel to the prosperous wicked of Psalm 73:7.

Job 15:27 Parallel

Job 15:27 describes the wicked as 'covered with fat' — the same physical metaphor for prosperity and insensitivity seen here.

In Luke 12:16-19, the rich fool's abundance and self-satisfaction directly echo 'more than heart could wish' — a clear parallel of prosperous folly.

Jeremiah 5:28 explicitly says the wicked are 'fat and sleek' and do evil — a direct parallel to the prosperity and callousness here.

Ezekiel 16:49 lists Sodom's sins as 'arrogant, overfed, and unconcerned' — mirroring the wicked's fatness and indifference here.

James 5:5 Parallel

James 5:5 condemns the rich who lived in pleasure and self-indulgence — directly echoing the wicked's prosperity in Psalm 73:7.

In Deuteronomy 31:20, God warns that when Israel grows fat and satisfied, they will turn to other gods — same fatness imagery for spiritual danger.

Luke 16:25 Parallel

Luke 16:25 shows the rich man who received good things in life — mirroring the wicked's prosperity in Psalm 73:7, but with a reversal in the afterlife.

Amos 6:4 Parallel

Amos 6:4 depicts the luxurious indulgence of the wealthy — directly paralleling the wicked's abundance in Psalm 73:7.

In Deuteronomy 32:15, Jeshurun grew fat and kicked — the same 'fatness' metaphor for prosperity leading to rebellion against God.

Isaiah 5:17 Parallel

Isaiah 5:17 uses 'fat ones' for the wealthy who will be judged — echoing the prosperity of the wicked in Psalm 73:7 with a warning of reversal.

Ecclesiastes 6:2 shows wealth without enjoyment is vanity — contrasting with the wicked's apparent satisfaction in Psalm 73:7.

In 1 Samuel 25:36, Nabal's lavish feast mirrors the 'more than heart could wish' — both depict wealthy indulgence without regard for God.