Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Bible References
I was
Psalm 37:1
Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, nor be thou envious against those who work unrighteousness.
Job 21:7
Why do the wicked live, become old, yea, grow mighty in power?
Proverbs 3:31
Do not envy thou the man of violence, and choose none of his ways.
Proverbs 24:1
Be not thou envious against evil men, nor desire to be with them.
Jeremiah 12:1
Thou are righteous, O LORD, when I contend with thee. Yet I would reason the case with thee. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are all those at ease who deal very treacherously?
James 4:5
Or think ye that the scripture says vainly, The spirit that he caused to dwell in us yearns with jealousy?