Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

There they cry, but none giveth answer, because of the pride of evil men.

General references

Bible References

There

Psalm 18:41

They cried for help, but there was no one to save them—
Even to the Lord [they cried], but He did not answer them.
Proverbs 1:28

“Then they will call upon me (Wisdom), but I will not answer;
They will seek me eagerly but they will not find me,
John 9:31
We know [according to your tradition] that God does not hear sinners; but if anyone fears God and does His will, He hears him.

Because

Psalm 73:6

Therefore pride is their necklace;
Violence covers them like a garment [like a long, luxurious robe].
Psalm 123:3

Be gracious to us, O Lord, be gracious and favorable toward us,
For we are greatly filled with contempt.
Isaiah 14:14

‘I will ascend above the heights of the clouds;
I will make myself like the Most High.’

General references

Psalm 18:41

They cried for help, but there was no one to save them—
Even to the Lord [they cried], but He did not answer them.