Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
The wicked
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They perish
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The wicked
Proverbs 28:12
In the exulting of the righteous, there is great glorying, but, when the lawless arise, a man must be sought for.
Proverbs 29:2
When the righteous become great, the people rejoice, but, when a lawless man beareth rule, a people sigh.
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Job 24:4
They turn aside the needy out of the way, at once, are the humbled of the land made to hide themselves.
They perish
Esther 8:17
And, in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the word of the king and his edict did reach, joy and gladness, had the Jews, - a banquet and a happy day, - and, many from among the peoples of the land, were becoming Jews, for the dread of the Jews had fallen upon them.
Acts 12:23
And, instantly, there smote him, a messenger of the Lord, because he gave not the glory unto God; and, becoming worm-eaten, he expired.
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Acts 12:24
And, the word of the Lord, went on growing and multiplying.