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, spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.
Psalm 52:7
"Behold, this is the man who didn't make God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness."
Jeremiah 12:1
You are righteous, Yahweh, when I contend with you; yet I would reason the cause with you: why does the way of the wicked prosper? why are all they at ease who deal very treacherously?
Luke 16:19
"Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, living in luxury every day.
James 5:1
Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming on you.
Prosper
Psalm 73:3
For I was envious of the arrogant, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
They
Psalm 17:14
from men by your hand, Yahweh, from men of the world, whose portion is in this life. You fill the belly of your cherished ones. Your sons have plenty, and they store up wealth for their children.
Psalm 62:10
Don't trust in oppression. Don't become vain in robbery. If riches increase, don't set your heart on them.
Jeremiah 5:17
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 beat down your fortified cities, in which you trust, with the sword.
Hosea 12:7
A merchant has dishonest scales in his hand. He loves to defraud.
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.