KJV ORIGINAL
Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Their eyes bulge out from being so well-fed and wealthy: they have more than their hearts could ever want.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how the wicked are so prosperous and well-fed that they have everything they could possibly desire.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 73 was written by Asaph, a worship leader in David's time, who was struggling with seeing wicked people prosper while the righteous suffered. In ancient times, being overweight was often a sign of wealth and abundance, as only the rich could afford to overeat. The phrase about eyes 'standing out with fatness' was a way of describing someone who was so well-fed that even their face showed their prosperity.
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