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
By David. Do not fret when wicked men seem to succeed! Do not envy evildoers!
Job 21:7
"Why do the wicked go on living, grow old, even increase in power?
Proverbs 3:31
Do not envy a violent man, and do not choose to imitate any of his ways;
Proverbs 24:1
Do not envy evil people, do not desire to be with them;
Jeremiah 12:1
Lord, you have always been fair whenever I have complained to you. However, I would like to speak with you about the disposition of justice. Why are wicked people successful? Why do all dishonest people have such easy lives?
James 4:5
Or do you think the scripture means nothing when it says, "The spirit that God caused to live within us has an envious yearning"?