Jeremiah 12:1

You are righteous, LORD, even when I bring a complaint to you. But I want to discuss justice with you. Why does the way of the wicked prosper, while all who are treacherous are at ease?

Job 12:6

The tents of robbers are at rest, and those who provoke God are secure, that is, those who carry their god in their pocket.

Psalm 51:4

Against you, you only, have I sinned, and done what was evil in your sight. As a result, you are just in your pronouncement and clear in your judgment.

Malachi 3:15

and, "Now we call the arrogant one blessed. Those who do evil prosper and those who challenge God escape the consequences.'"

Ezra 9:15

LORD God of Israel, you are just: As a result, we remain here today delivered. Look at us! Because of our sin, we cannot stand in your presence as a result of everything that has happened."

Job 13:3

But I want to talk to the Almighty; and I'm determined to argue my case before God."

Job 21:7-15

"Why do the wicked live to reach old age and increase in power and wealth, too?

Psalm 37:1

Don't be angry because of those who do evil, do not be jealous because of those who commit iniquity.

Psalm 92:7

Though the wicked sprout like grass; and all who practice iniquity flourish, it is they who will be eternally destroyed.

Jeremiah 5:11

For both the house of Israel and the house of Judah have been utterly unfaithful to me," declares the LORD.

Jeremiah 11:20

LORD of the Heavenly Armies, the righteous judge, the one who tests feelings and the heart, let me see your vengeance on them, for I've committed my cause to you.

Daniel 9:7

"To you, Lord, belongs righteousness, but to us, open humiliation even to this day, to the men of Judah, the residents of Jerusalem, and to all Israel, both those who are nearby and those who are far away in all the lands to which you drove them because of their unfaithful acts that they committed against you.

Habakkuk 1:4

Therefore, the Law has become paralyzed, and justice never comes about. Because criminals outnumber the righteous, whenever judgments are issued, they come out crooked."

Genesis 18:25

Far be it from you to do such a thing to kill the righteous along with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike! The Judge of all the earth will do what is right, won't he?"

Deuteronomy 32:4

Flawless is the work of the Rock, because all his ways are just. A faithful God never unjust righteous and upright is he.

Psalm 37:35

I once observed a wicked and oppressive person, flourishing like a green tree in native soil.

Psalm 73:3-28

For I was envious of the proud when I observed the prosperity of the wicked.

Psalm 94:3-4

How long will the wicked, LORD, how long will the wicked continue to triumph?

Psalm 119:75

I know, LORD, that your decrees are just, and that you have rightfully humbled me.

Psalm 119:137

LORD, you are righteous, and your judgments are right.

Psalm 145:17

The LORD is righteous in all of his ways and graciously loving in all of his activities.

Proverbs 1:32

Indeed, the waywardness of the naive will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them.

Isaiah 41:21

"Put forward your case!" says the LORD. "Submit your arguments!" says Jacob's King.

Isaiah 48:8

And neither had you heard, nor did you understand, nor did you open your ear long ago. Indeed, I knew that you would act very deceitfully, and they would call you a rebel from birth.

Jeremiah 5:27-28

Like a cage full of birds, so their houses are filled with treachery. This is how they have become prominent and rich,

Jeremiah 12:6

Indeed, even your brothers and your father's family conspire against you. Even they cry out after you loudly. Don't believe them, even though they speak friendly words to you.

Hosea 6:7

"But like Adam, they broke the covenant; in this they have acted deceitfully against me.

Habakkuk 1:13-17

Your eyes are too pure to gaze upon evil; and you cannot tolerate wickedness. So why do you tolerate the treacherous? And why do you stay silent while the wicked devour those who are more righteous than they are?

Zephaniah 3:5

The righteous LORD who lives within her will do no wrong; he will bring justice to light morning by morning. He never fails, but the unjust are shameless.

Romans 3:5-6

But if our unrighteousness serves to confirm God's righteousness, what can we say? God is not unrighteous when he vents his wrath on us, is he? (I am talking in human terms.)

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Righteous art thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of thy judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are all they happy that deal very treacherously?

General references

Bible References

Righteous

Jeremiah 11:20
LORD of the Heavenly Armies, the righteous judge, the one who tests feelings and the heart, let me see your vengeance on them, for I've committed my cause to you.
Genesis 18:25
Far be it from you to do such a thing to kill the righteous along with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike! The Judge of all the earth will do what is right, won't he?"
Deuteronomy 32:4
Flawless is the work of the Rock, because all his ways are just. A faithful God never unjust righteous and upright is he.
Psalm 51:4
Against you, you only, have I sinned, and done what was evil in your sight. As a result, you are just in your pronouncement and clear in your judgment.
Psalm 119:75
I know, LORD, that your decrees are just, and that you have rightfully humbled me.
Psalm 145:17
The LORD is righteous in all of his ways and graciously loving in all of his activities.
Daniel 9:7
"To you, Lord, belongs righteousness, but to us, open humiliation even to this day, to the men of Judah, the residents of Jerusalem, and to all Israel, both those who are nearby and those who are far away in all the lands to which you drove them because of their unfaithful acts that they committed against you.
Habakkuk 1:13
Your eyes are too pure to gaze upon evil; and you cannot tolerate wickedness. So why do you tolerate the treacherous? And why do you stay silent while the wicked devour those who are more righteous than they are?
Zephaniah 3:5
The righteous LORD who lives within her will do no wrong; he will bring justice to light morning by morning. He never fails, but the unjust are shameless.
Romans 3:5
But if our unrighteousness serves to confirm God's righteousness, what can we say? God is not unrighteous when he vents his wrath on us, is he? (I am talking in human terms.)

Talk

Job 13:3
But I want to talk to the Almighty; and I'm determined to argue my case before God."
Isaiah 41:21
"Put forward your case!" says the LORD. "Submit your arguments!" says Jacob's King.

Wherefore doth

Jeremiah 5:28
and have grown fat and sleek. There is no limit to their evil deeds. They don't argue the case of the orphan to secure justice. They don't defend the rights of the poor.
Job 12:6
The tents of robbers are at rest, and those who provoke God are secure, that is, those who carry their god in their pocket.
Job 21:7
"Why do the wicked live to reach old age and increase in power and wealth, too?
Psalm 37:1
Don't be angry because of those who do evil, do not be jealous because of those who commit iniquity.
Psalm 73:3
For I was envious of the proud when I observed the prosperity of the wicked.
Psalm 92:7
Though the wicked sprout like grass; and all who practice iniquity flourish, it is they who will be eternally destroyed.
Psalm 94:3
How long will the wicked, LORD, how long will the wicked continue to triumph?
Proverbs 1:32
Indeed, the waywardness of the naive will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them.
Habakkuk 1:4
Therefore, the Law has become paralyzed, and justice never comes about. Because criminals outnumber the righteous, whenever judgments are issued, they come out crooked."
Malachi 3:15
and, "Now we call the arrogant one blessed. Those who do evil prosper and those who challenge God escape the consequences.'"

Deal

Jeremiah 12:6
Indeed, even your brothers and your father's family conspire against you. Even they cry out after you loudly. Don't believe them, even though they speak friendly words to you.
Jeremiah 5:11
For both the house of Israel and the house of Judah have been utterly unfaithful to me," declares the LORD.
Isaiah 48:8
And neither had you heard, nor did you understand, nor did you open your ear long ago. Indeed, I knew that you would act very deceitfully, and they would call you a rebel from birth.
Hosea 6:7
"But like Adam, they broke the covenant; in this they have acted deceitfully against me.

General references

Psalm 119:137
LORD, you are righteous, and your judgments are right.

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