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
well-rooted like a flourishing native tree.
Psalm 52:7
“Here is the man
who would not make God his refuge,
but trusted in the abundance of his riches,
taking refuge in his destructive behavior.”
Jeremiah 12:1
You will be righteous, Lord,
even if I bring a case against You.
Yet, I wish to contend with You:
Why does the way of the wicked prosper?
Why do all the treacherous live at ease?
Luke 16:19
“There was a rich man who would dress in purple and fine linen, feasting lavishly every day.
James 5:1
Come now, you rich people! Weep and wail over the miseries that are coming on you.

Prosper

Psalm 73:3
For I envied the arrogant;
I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

They

Psalm 17:14
With Your hand, Lord, save me from men,
from men of the world
whose portion is in this life:
You fill their bellies with what You have in store;
their sons are satisfied,
and they leave their surplus to their children.
Psalm 62:10
Place no trust in oppression,
or false hope in robbery.
If wealth increases,
pay no attention to it.
Jeremiah 5:17
They will consume your harvest and your food.
They will consume your sons and your daughters.
They will consume your flocks and your herds.
They will consume your vines and your fig trees.
They will destroy with the sword
your fortified cities in which you trust.
Hosea 12:7
A merchant loves to extort
with dishonest scales in his hands.

General references

Job 34:8
He keeps company with evildoers
and walks with wicked men.
Psalm 94:19
When I am filled with cares,
Your comfort brings me joy.

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