Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

Bible References

He that seeketh

Proverbs 17:11
An uncontrolled man is only looking for trouble, so a cruel servant will be sent against him.
Esther 7:10
So Haman was put to death by hanging him on the pillar he had made for Mordecai. Then the king's wrath became less.
Psalm 7:15
He has made a hole deep in the earth, and is falling into the hole which he has made
Psalm 9:15
The nations have gone down into the hole which they made: in their secret net is their foot taken.
Psalm 10:2
The evil-doer in his pride is cruel to the poor; let him be taken by the tricks of his invention.
Psalm 57:6
They have made ready a net for my steps; my soul is bent down; they have made a great hole before me, and have gone down into it themselves. (Selah.)

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