Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.
Their eyes bulge out from being so well-fed and wealthy: they have more than their hearts could ever want.
The writer is describing how the wicked are so prosperous and well-fed that they have everything they could possibly desire.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of ancient Israel, Psalm 73 is part of the Asaph psalms, where the writer expresses frustration and envy toward the wicked who prosper despite their ungodly behavior. This reflects a common theme in Old Testament wisdom literature, where the faithful question why the righteous suffer while the immoral thrive. The verse specifically depicts the physical abundance and self-satisfaction of these evildoers, emphasizing their outward appearance of excess.
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