Proverbs 21:7

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Summary

Proverbs 21:7

The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.

Robbery

Destroy them

Zechariah 5:3

Because

Proverbs 21:21

Ezekiel 18:18

Ephesians 5:6

Bible References

Robbery

but these men lie in wait for their own blood, they ambush their own lives!

Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the speech of the wicked conceals violence.

Do not exploit a poor person because he is poor and do not crush the needy in court,

He becomes the victim of his own destructive plans and the violence he intended for others falls on his own head.

The Lord revealed himself; he accomplished justice; the wicked were ensnared by their own actions. (Higgaion. Selah)

Your officials are rebels, they associate with thieves. All of them love bribery, and look for payoffs. They do not take up the cause of the orphan, or defend the rights of the widow.

You steal. You murder. You commit adultery. You lie when you swear on oath. You sacrifice to the god Baal. You pay allegiance to other gods whom you have not previously known.

"'See, I strike my hands together at the dishonest profit you have made, and at the bloodshed they have done among you.

Listen to this, you leaders of the family of Jacob, you rulers of the nation of Israel! You hate justice and pervert all that is right.

Destroy them

The speaker went on to say, "This is a curse traveling across the whole earth. For example, according to the curse whoever steals will be removed from the community; or on the other hand (according to the curse) whoever swears falsely will suffer the same fate."

Because

The one who pursues righteousness and love finds life, bounty, and honor.

As for his father, because he practices extortion, robs his brother, and does what is not good among his people, he will die for his iniquity.

Let nobody deceive you with empty words, for because of these things God's wrath comes on the sons of disobedience.