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
A Psalm of David. Do not fret yourself with evil doers; and do not be envious against the workers of iniquity.
Job 21:7
Why do the wicked live? They grow old and become mighty in power.
Proverbs 3:31
Do not envy the cruel man, and choose none of his ways.
Proverbs 24:1
Do not be jealous of evil men, nor desire to be with them.
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?
James 4:5
Do you think that the Scripture says in vain, The spirit that dwells in us yearns to envy?