Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered: he openeth his eyes, and he is not.

Bible References

Shall lie

Job 14:13
If only You would hide me in Sheol
and conceal me until Your anger passes.
If only You would appoint a time for me
and then remember me.
Job 21:23
One person dies in excellent health,
completely secure and at ease.
Job 30:23
Yes, I know that You will lead me to death—
the place appointed for all who live.

Gathered

Genesis 49:10
The scepter will not depart from Judah
or the staff from between his feet
until He whose right it is comes
and the obedience of the peoples belongs to Him.
Jeremiah 8:2
They will be exposed to the sun, the moon, and the whole heavenly host, which they have loved, served, followed, consulted, and worshiped. Their bones will not be collected and buried but will become like manure on the surface of the soil.
Matthew 3:12
His winnowing shovel is in His hand, and He will clear His threshing floor and gather His wheat into the barn. But the chaff He will burn up with fire that never goes out.”
Matthew 23:37
“Jerusalem, Jerusalem! She who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her. How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, yet you were not willing!

He openeth

Job 20:7
he will vanish forever like his own dung.
Those who know him will ask, “Where is he?”
Psalm 58:9
Before your pots can feel the heat of the thorns—
whether green or burning—
He will sweep them away.
Psalm 73:19
How suddenly they become a desolation!
They come to an end, swept away by terrors.

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