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
Here is the man who did not make God his strength (refuge) (stronghold). He trusted in the abundance of his riches. He strengthened himself in his wickedness.
Jeremiah 12:1
Jehovah, if I argued my case with you, you would prove to be right. Indeed, I must question you about matters of justice. Why are the wicked so prosperous? Why do dishonest people succeed with impunity?
Luke 16:19
A rich man dressed in the most expensive clothes and lived in great luxury every day.
James 5:1
Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you.
Prosper
Psalm 73:3
I was envious of arrogant people when I saw the peace and prosperity that wicked people enjoy.
They
Psalm 17:14
With your power (by your hand) rescue me from mortals, O Jehovah, from mortals who look forward only to this life. You fill their bellies with your treasure. Their children are satisfied with it, and they leave what remains to their children.
Psalm 62:10
Do not count on extortion to make you rich. Do not hope to gain anything through robbery. When riches increase, do not depend on 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
Jehovah says: The merchants use dishonest scales. They love to cheat people.
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Job 34:8
Who goes in company with evildoers and walks with the wicked?
Psalm 94:19
When I worried about many things, your assuring words comforted me.