Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.

Prosper

General references

Bible References

These

Psalm 37:35
I have seen a wicked, violent man
Spreading himself like a luxuriant tree in its native soil.
Psalm 52:7
“Behold, the man who would not make God his refuge,
But trusted in the abundance of his riches
And was strong in his evil desire.”
Jeremiah 12:1
Righteous are You, O Lord, that I would plead my case with You;
Indeed I would discuss matters of justice with You:
Why has the way of the wicked prospered?
Why are all those who deal in treachery at ease?
Luke 16:19
“Now there was a rich man, and he habitually dressed in purple and fine linen, joyously living in splendor every day.
James 5:1
Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries which are coming upon you.

Prosper

Psalm 73:3
For I was envious of the arrogant
As I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

They

Psalm 17:14
From men with Your hand, O Lord,
From men of the world, whose portion is in this life,
And whose belly You fill with Your treasure;
They are satisfied with children,
And leave their abundance to their babes.
Psalm 62:10
Do not trust in oppression
And do not vainly hope in robbery;
If riches increase, do not set your heart upon them.
Jeremiah 5:17
“They will devour your harvest and your food;
They will devour your sons and your daughters;
They will devour your flocks and your herds;
They will devour your vines and your fig trees;
They will demolish with the sword your fortified cities in which you trust.
Hosea 12:7
A merchant, in whose hands are false balances,
He loves to oppress.

General references

Job 34:8
Who goes in company with the workers of iniquity,
And walks with wicked men?
Psalm 94:19
When my anxious thoughts multiply within me,
Your consolations delight my soul.