Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.
Prosper
General references
Bible References
These
Psalm 37:35
I have seen ruthless evil men growing in influence, like a green tree grows in its native soil.
Psalm 52:7
"Look, here is the man who would not make God his protector! He trusted in his great wealth and was confident about his plans to destroy others."
Jeremiah 12:1
Lord, you have always been fair whenever I have complained to you. However, I would like to speak with you about the disposition of justice. Why are wicked people successful? Why do all dishonest people have such easy lives?
Luke 16:19
"There was a rich man who dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day.
James 5:1
Come now, you rich! Weep and cry aloud over the miseries that are coming on you.
Prosper
Psalm 73:3
For I envied those who are proud, as I observed the prosperity of the wicked.
They
Psalm 17:14
Lord, use your power to deliver me from these murderers, from the murderers of this world! They enjoy prosperity; you overwhelm them with the riches they desire. They have many children, and leave their wealth to their offspring.
Psalm 62:10
Do not trust in what you can gain by oppression! Do not put false confidence in what you can gain by robbery! If wealth increases, do not become attached to it!
Jeremiah 5:17
They will eat up your crops and your food. They will kill off your sons and your daughters. They will eat up your sheep and your cattle. They will destroy your vines and your fig trees. Their weapons will batter down the fortified cities you trust in.
Hosea 12:7
The businessmen love to cheat; they use dishonest scales.
General references
Job 34:8
He goes about in company with evildoers, he goes along with wicked men.
Psalm 94:19
When worries threaten to overwhelm me, your soothing touch makes me happy.