73:11 They say, “How does God know what we do?
Is the sovereign one aware of what goes on?” 1
73:12 Take a good look! This is what the wicked are like, 2
those who always have it so easy and get richer and richer. 3
1 tn Heb “How does God know? Is there knowledge with the Most High?” They appear to be practical atheists, who acknowledge God’s existence and sovereignty in theory, but deny his involvement in the world (see Pss 10:4, 11; 14:1).
2 tn Heb “Look, these [are] the wicked.”
3 tn Heb “the ones who are always at ease [who] increase wealth.”