Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

That lie upon beds of ivory, and stretch themselves upon their couches, and eat the lambs out of the flock, and the calves out of the midst of the stall;

Stretch themselves upon their couches

Bible References

Lie

Luke 16:19
"There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and feasted sumptuously every day.
Romans 13:13
Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in quarreling and jealousy.
James 5:5
You have lived on the earth in luxury and in pleasure; you have fattened your hearts in a day of slaughter.

Stretch themselves upon their couches

Luke 12:19
And I will say to my soul, "Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry."'