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 the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
Psalm 52:7
Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
Jeremiah 12:1
Righteous are you, O LORD, when I plead with you: yet let me talk with you of your judgments: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? why are all they happy that deal very treacherously?
Luke 16:19
There was a certain rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen, and feasted sumptuously every day:
James 5:1
Come now, you rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you.
Prosper
Psalm 73:3
For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
They
Psalm 17:14
From men by your hand, O LORD, from men of the world, who have their portion in this life, and whose belly you fill with your hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.
Psalm 62:10
Trust not in oppression, and hope not vainly in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
Jeremiah 5:17
And they shall eat up your harvest, and your bread, which your sons and your daughters should eat: they shall eat up your flocks and your herds: they shall eat up your vines and your fig trees: they shall impoverish your fortified cities, in which you trusted, with the sword.
Hosea 12:7
He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: 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
In the multitude of my thoughts within me your comforts delight my soul.