Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?

Bible References

Not

James 1:21
Wherefore, putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive in meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

Why

Acts 5:5
And Ananias, hearing these words, falling down, expired; and great fear came upon all who heard it;
Acts 12:23
And immediately an angel of the Lord smote him, because he did not give God the glory; and, having been eaten by worms, he expired.