15 Bible Verses about False Hopes

When an ungodly man dieth, his hope is gone; the confidence of riches shall perish.

The desire of the righteous is acceptable; but the hope of the ungodly is indignation.

Let no man deceive you with vain words. For through such things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of unbelief.

The patient abiding of the righteous shall be turned to gladness; but the hope of the ungodly shall perish.

If thou seest a man that is wise in his own conceit, there is more hope in a fool than in him.

If thou seest a man that is hasty to speak unadvised; thou mayest trust a fool more than him.

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not exceeding wise, and that they trust not in the uncertain riches, but in the living God, which giveth us abundantly all things to enjoy them,

Even so goeth it with all them that forget God: and even thus also shall the hypocrite's hope come to naught.

As for the eyes of the ungodly, they shall be consumed, and not escape: their hope shall be misery and sorrow of mind."

What hope hath the hypocrite, though he have great good, and though God give him riches after his heart's desire?

For he hath said in his heart, "Tush, I shall never be cast down; there shall no harm happen unto me."

Yet nevertheless, whereas I looked for good, evil happened unto me; and whereas I waited for light, there came darkness.

We looked for peace, and we fair not the better; we waited for the time of health, and lo, here is nothing but trouble.

A horse is counted but a vain thing to save a man; neither shall he deliver any man by his great strength.

And therefore the LORD of Hosts giveth you this warning, "Hear not the words of the prophets, that preach unto you, and deceive you: for they speak the meaning of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the LORD.