Proverbs 10:29


The way of the Lord is a stronghold to the upright,
But it is ruin to those who do evil.

Proverbs 21:15


When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous (the upright, the one in right standing with God),
But to the evildoers it is disaster.

Job 31:3


“Does not tragedy fall [justly] on the unjust
And disaster to those who work wickedness?

Psalm 1:6


For the Lord knows and fully approves the way of the righteous,
But the way of the wicked shall perish.

Psalm 36:12


There those who [are perverse and] do evil have fallen;
They have been thrust down and cannot rise.

Psalm 37:20


But the wicked (ungodly) will perish,
And the enemies of the Lord will be like the glory of the pastures and like the fat of lambs [that is consumed in smoke],
They vanish—like smoke they vanish away.

Psalm 84:7


They go from strength to strength [increasing in victorious power];
Each of them appears before God in Zion.

Psalm 92:7


That though the wicked sprout up like grass
And all evildoers flourish,
They will be destroyed forever.

Isaiah 40:31


But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him]
Will gain new strength and renew their power;
They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like eagles [rising toward the sun];
They will run and not become weary,
They will walk and not grow tired.

Zechariah 10:12


“And I will strengthen Israel in the Lord,
And they will walk [and glory] in His name,” declares the Lord.

Matthew 7:22-23

Many will say to Me on that day [when I judge them], ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, and driven out demons in Your name, and done many miracles in Your name?’

Luke 13:26-27

Then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in Your presence, and You taught in our streets’;

Romans 2:8-9

But for those who are selfishly ambitious and self-seeking and disobedient to the truth but responsive to wickedness, [there will be] wrath and indignation.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

Bible References

Way

Psalm 84:7

They go from strength to strength [increasing in victorious power];
Each of them appears before God in Zion.
Isaiah 40:31

But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him]
Will gain new strength and renew their power;
They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like eagles [rising toward the sun];
They will run and not become weary,
They will walk and not grow tired.
Zechariah 10:12

“And I will strengthen Israel in the Lord,
And they will walk [and glory] in His name,” declares the Lord.
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]

But

Proverbs 21:15

When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous (the upright, the one in right standing with God),
But to the evildoers it is disaster.
Job 31:3

“Does not tragedy fall [justly] on the unjust
And disaster to those who work wickedness?
Psalm 1:6

For the Lord knows and fully approves the way of the righteous,
But the way of the wicked shall perish.
Psalm 36:12

There those who [are perverse and] do evil have fallen;
They have been thrust down and cannot rise.
Psalm 37:20

But the wicked (ungodly) will perish,
And the enemies of the Lord will be like the glory of the pastures and like the fat of lambs [that is consumed in smoke],
They vanish—like smoke they vanish away.
Psalm 92:7

That though the wicked sprout up like grass
And all evildoers flourish,
They will be destroyed forever.
Matthew 7:22
Many will say to Me on that day [when I judge them], ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, and driven out demons in Your name, and done many miracles in Your name?’
Luke 13:26
Then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in Your presence, and You taught in our streets’;
Romans 2:8
But for those who are selfishly ambitious and self-seeking and disobedient to the truth but responsive to wickedness, [there will be] wrath and indignation.