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
Do not be angry because of the wrongdoers, or have envy of the workers of evil.
Job 21:7
Why is life given to the evil-doers? why do they become old and strong in power?
Proverbs 3:31
Have no envy of the violent man, or take any of his ways as an example.
Proverbs 24:1
Have no envy for evil men, or any desire to be with them:
Jeremiah 12:1
You are in the right, O Lord, when I put my cause before you: still let me take up with you the question of your decisions: why does the evil-doer do well? why are the workers of deceit living in comfort?
James 4:5
Or does it seem to you that it is for nothing that the holy Writings say, The spirit which God put into our hearts has a strong desire for us?