Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Destroy them

Bible References

Robbery

Proverbs 1:18
They lie in wait for their own blood (murder). They set an ambush for their own lives.
Proverbs 10:6
Blessings cover the head of the righteous. Violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 22:22
Do not rob the poor because he is poor, or crush the afflicted at the gate.
Psalm 7:16
Their mischief returns upon their own heads. Their violence descends on their own heads.
Psalm 9:16
Jehovah has revealed himself by his righteous judgments. The wicked are trapped by their deeds.
Isaiah 1:23
Your rulers are rebels, friends with thieves. They all love bribes and run after gifts. They never defend orphans. They do not listen to the widows' pleas.
Jeremiah 7:9
Will you steal, murder, commit adultery, swear falsely, offer sacrifices to Baal and walk after other gods that you have not known?
Ezekiel 22:13
I strike my fist at your dishonest gain and your acts of bloodshed.
Micah 3:9
Please hear this you heads of the house of Jacob, and rulers of the house of Israel. You who abhor justice, and pervert honesty!

Destroy them

Zechariah 5:3
He continued: This is the curse that is upon the land. Every one who steals will be acquitted. Every one who swears falsely will be innocent.

Because

Proverbs 21:21
He who pursues righteousness and love find life, prosperity and honor.
Ezekiel 18:18
As for his father, because he practiced extortion, robbed his brother and did what was not good among his people, he will die for his iniquity.
Ephesians 5:6
Let no one deceive you with empty words. It is because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.