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 ruthless, and spreading himself like a luxuriant native tree.
Psalm 52:7
Behold, the man who did not make God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of his riches, he was strong in his wickedness.
Jeremiah 12:1
Righteous are You, O Jehovah, that I might contend with You; yet let me speak with You about Your judgments. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are all those happy who deal treacherously?
Luke 16:19
There was a certain rich man who was customarily clothed in purple and fine linen and making merry in luxury every day.
James 5:1
Come now, rich ones, weep and howl for your hardships coming on.
Prosper
Psalm 73:3
For I was jealous of the proud, when I saw the peace of the wicked.
They
Psalm 17:14
from men by Your hand, O Jehovah, from men of the world whose portion is in this life, and whose belly You fill with Your treasure. They are satisfied with sons, and will leave their riches to their babes.
Psalm 62:10
Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery; if riches increase, do not set your heart on them.
Jeremiah 5:17
And they shall eat up your harvest and your bread. They will devour your sons and your daughters. They shall eat up your flocks and your herds; they shall eat up your vines and your fig-trees. One shall beat down your fortified cities with the sword, those in which you trust.
Hosea 12:7
He is a merchant; the scales 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.