Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

I have seen the foolish taking root: but suddenly I cursed his habitation.

General references

Bible References

Taking

Job 27:8
For what hope does the godless man have when he is cut off,
when God takes away his life?
Psalm 37:35
I have seen a wicked, violent man
well-rooted like a flourishing native tree.
Psalm 73:3
For I envied the arrogant;
I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Psalm 92:7
though the wicked sprout like grass
and all evildoers flourish,
they will be eternally destroyed.
Jeremiah 12:1
You will be righteous, Lord,
even if I bring a case against You.
Yet, I wish to contend with You:
Why does the way of the wicked prosper?
Why do all the treacherous live at ease?

Cursed

Deuteronomy 27:15
‘The person who makes a carved idol or cast image, which is detestable to the Lord, the work of a craftsman, and sets it up in secret is cursed.’
And all the people will reply, ‘Amen!’
Psalm 69:25
Make their fortification desolate;
may no one live in their tents.
Acts 1:20
“For it is written in the Book of Psalms:

Let his dwelling become desolate;
let no one live in it; and
Let someone else take his position.

General references

Job 21:8
Their children are established while they are still alive,
and their descendants, before their eyes.

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