15 Bible Verses about False Hopes

When the wicked man dies, his expectation will perish;
And the hope of [godless] strong men perishes.

The desire of the righteous brings only good,
But the expectation of the wicked brings wrath.

Let no one deceive you with empty arguments [that encourage you to sin], for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience [those who habitually sin].

The hope of the righteous [those of honorable character and integrity] is joy,
But the expectation of the wicked [those who oppose God and ignore His wisdom] comes to nothing.

Do you see a man [who is unteachable and] wise in his own eyes and full of self-conceit?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Do you see a [conceited] man who speaks quickly [offering his opinions or answering without thinking]?
There is more hope for a [thickheaded] fool than for him.

As for the rich in this present world, instruct them not to be conceited and arrogant, nor to set their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly and ceaselessly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.

“So are the paths of all who forget God;
And the hope of the godless will perish,

“But the eyes of the wicked will fail,
And they will not escape [the justice of God];
And their hope is to breathe their last [and die].”

“For what is the hope of the godless, even though he has gained [in this world],
When God takes his life?

He says to himself, “I will not be moved;
For throughout all generations I will not be in adversity [for nothing bad will happen to me].”

“When I expected good, then came evil [to me];
And when I waited for light, then came darkness.

We waited for peace and salvation, but no good came,
And for a time of healing, but behold, terror!

A horse is a false hope for victory;
Nor does it deliver anyone by its great strength.

Thus says the Lord of hosts,
“Do not listen to the words of the [false] prophets who prophesy to you.
They are teaching you worthless things and are leading you into futility;
They speak a vision of their own mind and imagination
And not [truth] from the mouth of the Lord.