Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Is it good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, that thou shouldest despise the work of thine hands, and shine upon the counsel of the wicked?

Despise

Shine upon

Bible References

Is it good

Job 34:5
Now this is Job's claim: "Even though I'm innocent, God has stopped treating me righteously.
Job 36:7
He won't stop looking at righteous people; he seats them on thrones with kings forever, and they are exalted.
Job 40:2
"Should the one who is fighting the Almighty find fault with him? Let God's accuser answer."
Lamentations 3:2
He has led me brought me into darkness, not into light.

Despise

Psalm 69:33
For the LORD listens to the needy and doesn't despise those in bondage.

The work

Job 14:15
You'll call and I'll answer you; you'll long for your creatures that your hands have made.
Job 34:19
Who isn't partial to princes? Who doesn't give preference to the nobles over the poor? Nevertheless, all of them are his handiwork.
Psalm 138:8
The LORD will complete what his purpose is for me. LORD, your gracious love is eternal; do not abandon your personal work in me. To the Music Director: A Davidic Song
Isaiah 64:8
But as for you, O LORD, you are our Father; and we are clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hands.
1 Peter 4:19
So then, those who suffer according to God's will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do what is good.

Shine upon

Job 8:20
Surely God won't reject those who are blameless or hold hands with those who practice evil.
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?

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